Oral sedation is a form of conscious sedation that we may recommend to ensure that your child has a comfortable experience each time he or she visits our office. Administered in pill form, oral sedation is simple and easy to use. Because oral sedation is a form of conscious sedation, your child will remain awake during the treatment, but he or she will feel more relaxed and at ease. There are many other benefits to sedation dentistry, including:

• With oral sedation, your child simply needs to take a pill. It is quick and easy to use.
• There are no needles involved.
• It produces the necessary amnesic effect for a comfortable experience.
• Oral sedation typically costs less than other forms of sedation.

If you and our pediatric dentists determine that oral sedation is right for your child, your child will be prescribed a pill that will help him or her relax. You and your child will also receive instructions to take the pill before his or her scheduled appointment; be certain to follow the specific instructions included with the pill. When you and your child arrive at our office, your child will be awake but extremely relaxed. He or she may feel drowsy, and it is not unusual for your child to not remember all of the details of his or her appointment.

For more information about the benefits of oral sedation and how we can make your child’s visit more comfortable, please call our office today.