Oral Sedation Decatur, GA

If you want sexy teeth but are slightly uncomfortable when thinking about visiting a dental office, our office is proud to offer various sedation methods to help calm dental anxiety or phobias. Our board-certified team of dental professionals recommends oral-conscious sedation for longer procedures and bi-annual cleanings to ensure your visit is more comfortable. Oral-conscious sedation uses a prescribed anti-anxiety medication prior to your procedure. The medication will keep you conscious and capable of following directions while feeling relaxed. To get more information on this sedation dentistry method or to find out if you are eligible, contact our skilled support staff in Decatur, GA to schedule your consultation.

For patients who experience mild to moderate dental anxieties, MINT dentistry offers oral-conscious sedation for children and adults.

Before giving you a prescription for an oral-conscious medication, our Decatur, GA MINT dentistry team will perform a thorough consultation to determine if you're a good candidate. Your dentist will review your medical history, current medications, and other factors to ensure you can safely take anti-anxiety medication and the appropriate type and dose of medication for your needs. Oral-conscious sedation may not be recommended if you have breathing or heart problems, are pregnant, or have an allergy to benzodiazepines.

We can prescribe one of many types of medications for oral-conscious sedation. The type recommended by MINT dentistry will be based on your level of anxiety, your physical health, what procedure is being performed, and how long your appointment will last. We will prescribe your sedation medication at your consultation, so you can have it filled at a pharmacy before your appointment. Since you need to take the medication before arriving, you need to have a responsible adult take you. With light sedation, you will remain relaxed but awake. If you are under moderate sedation, you will stay awake, but your memory of what happened may get a bit spotty. You may fall asleep, but you should wake up easily. We will make sure you are safe and cared for during your procedure.

The medication prescribed will determine how you feel while recovering from sedation. You will need to arrange for a friend or family member to pick you up after your appointment and watch you for a few hours. Your team will speak with you about possible side effects of the prescribed medication. Patients commonly experience temporary dizziness, headaches, nausea, or vomiting after oral-conscious sedation. Taking the medication after a light meal and then eating a snack about one hour after your procedure can help reduce the risk of vomiting and nausea. If you are worried about symptoms after you have returned home, please don’t hesitate to contact MINT dentistry in Decatur, GA for further instructions.

If you're utilizing insurance, we'll contact your carrier to understand what oral-conscious medication may get covered. Then we can estimate your personal responsibility. If you do not have dental insurance, our skilled support staff will explain which payment methods are accepted by our practice. We can give you information on low-interest medical financing to make your sedation and treatment more affordable. If you do not have dental insurance or need help affording oral health procedures, dental treatments, and sedation, ask our Decatur, GA team member for more information on the MINT Discount Plan. We look forward to exceeding your expectations.

You'll no longer put off dental appointments due to fear or anxiety. Make a consultation with a board-certified dentist to find out more information about sedation solutions that can help keep you remain relaxed during dental visits. Our team will work with you to decide on your best options to help make your visit to MINT dentistry in Decatur, GA positive and pleasant.