Finding a dentist That puts you to Sleep: What to know about Sleep Dentistry
The sedation used in dentistry heavily depend on its use and power. Your dentist will choose what the best option for you is and it is determined by the dental treatments you need, the duration of the dental procedure, and so on.
The intensity of the sedatives differ from mild, moderate, and deep. As per the Academy of General Dentistry, dental sedation is guaranteed to be safe, but it is essential to discuss with your dentist about the procedures involved and the expectation from being sedated.
To avoid certain complications, you should always discuss your full medical history to your dental surgeon. Provide a list of your current medications whether they are prescription drugs or food supplements. Without further ado, here are the 5 types of types of dental sedation that are used in the field of dentistry:
1. Anxiolysis is the 1st on the list. It is the mildest, and it is popularly known as the inhaled sedation or inhalation analgesia. You will be given nitrous oxide, or commonly referred to as “laughing gas”, and oxygen will be added to the mix. This will be placed over your nose and it will be inhaled through a mask. The laughing gas is one of the common anesthesia given to people who suffer anxiety attacks.
The amount of nitrous oxide you inhale is controlled by your dentist. Do know that the gas will likely to subside rapidly. It will be just enough for you to drive home safely immediately after your dental procedure. The estimated cost for anxiolysis is around $50 to $60.
2. Next is the oral sedation. This type of sedation is associated to dentistry in general. For it to take effect, you are given pills and you should take it 1 hour before the dental procedure. Patients can be groggy form oral conscious sedation (OCS). This lowers the sensation of pain, but you will notice a moderate tap or shake.
3. Another moderate sedation is intravenous sedation. This works like the oral sedation. The main difference between oral and intravenous sedation is location where it is administered. In intravenous sedation, the drug is inserted through your vein in order to work more swiftly. This is ideal to use during the shorter procedures, and it would cost you $290 to $340 for an intravenous injection.
4. The fourth on the list is the IV sedation. Deep sedation is achieved through insertion of an IV. This will still take effect for several hours after the dental surgery. Usually, it would cost you roughly $180.
5. Lastly, the general anesthesia is the strongest. This is used not only for simple dental work, but also for surgeries. Anesthesia is used for people who are not eligible for any type of sedation mentioned above. If you are having general anesthesia, please bring someone with you to act as the designated driver. For the first 30 minutes, it would cost you $180 for a general anesthesia.
If you need help with your upcoming dental surgery, I suggest you visit the Advanced Dental and TMJ Center. You may call their office at (662) 655-4868 or you may contact them through their website.