Practice Limited to Periodontics & Dental Implants
3415 S Lafountain
Suite K
Kokomo, IN 46902
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(765) 864-0700
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Sedation
Conscious sedation dentistry is a term used to describe sedative dentistry that renders you relaxed but awake. How much and what type of sedation you choose is up to you and Dr. Wiland and will depend on the treatment needed, your medical history and your level of anxiety. Here are several common types of conscious sedation dentistry:
Nitrous oxide -- Nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, is a light to moderate form of dental sedation. The gas is administered through a mask placed over your nose. Inhaling the gas can feel euphoric and may even make you laugh, which is how it got its nickname. Once the procedure is over, the effects wear off quickly with few side effects. Recovery time is also minimal.
Oral Sedation -- Oral sedation dentistry involves medications taken before a procedure to produce a relaxed feeling. The effect depends on the strength of your prescription, so you may feel a little drowsy. Recovery time is a little longer with oral sedation dentistry and you'll need someone to drive you to the office before the procedure and home after your dental tretment is completed.
IV Sedation -- IV sedation dentistry is considered a moderate form of sedation. It works much like oral sedation dentistry, except that the drugs are administered intravenously (in your vein). The effects of IV sedation dentistry are felt much quicker than with oral sedation; Dr. Wiland can adjust the level of sedation as needed throughout the treatment.
Afraid of the dentist? Fear no more. Once you’ve experienced intravenous sedation dentistry by Dr. Wiland, you’ll never be afraid to return to the dentist again. Much more than ‘a pill and laughing gas’ technique geared to ‘relax’ you, Dr. Wiland has been licensed and providing a true intravenous sedation for over 20 years.
No matter which type of conscious sedation dentistry you choose, Dr. Wiland will still need to provide local anesthesia to ensure that you don't feel any pain. Local anesthesia is the injection to numb you before the procedure. Because this is done after you've been sedated, you should feel relaxed and comfortable. With IV sedation most of the time you do not remember getting numb or anesthetized.