{"id":210,"date":"2015-07-06T15:38:07","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T15:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/?p=210"},"modified":"2015-07-06T15:38:07","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T15:38:07","slug":"sedation-dentist-san-marcos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/sedation-dentist-san-marcos\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Sedation Dentist, San Marcos"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ThinkstockPhotos-168372883<\/a>If the thought of going to the dentist makes your heart race and sweat break out on your forehead, you\u2019re not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from some level of dental anxiety, but at San Marcos Gentle Dental, we are dedicated to providing patients stress free, painless dental health care. That\u2019s why our San Marcos, TX practice offers oral conscious sedation to help patients relax and enjoy their dental visit. Call<\/a> the office of Dr. Robert Donnelly to schedule an appointment or find out more about sedation dentistry today.<\/p>\n

Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry, New Braunfels<\/h3>\n

Sedation dentistry has several levels, and there are numerous sedation methods. At San Marcos Gentle Dental, we offer our patients oral conscious sedation<\/a>. This level of sedation is generally considered ideal for any level of anxiety, and for preparing patients to undergo multiple or extensive treatments. Patients with extreme levels of dental anxiety may be offered a sedative to take the night before their appointment to help them sleep, and will be given a sedative about an hour before their visit to help them relax.<\/p>\n

Patients who receive oral conscious sedation should not drive or operate other machinery, so you\u2019ll need a friend or family member to drive you to your appointment and pick you up. Patients with several dental anxiety may request to take their sedative at home before arriving at the office, but we recommend taking a sedative after arriving at our office. This allows our staff to monitor your vital signs as the sedative takes effect, and provide treatment at the optimal time.<\/p>\n

The effects of sedation will vary between patients, but typically, people are able to relax into a sleep-like state. Many patients do not fall fully to sleep, but are extremely relaxed and not fully aware. As your procedure is performed, you will be given a warm blanket, and our team will monitor your vitals throughout the procedure for your safety.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry<\/h3>\n

Sedation dentistry has made it possible for many dental anxiety sufferers to return to the dentist and achieve a happy, healthy smile, but sedation dentistry has helped dentists treat patients of all kinds with less pain. Patients who benefit from sedation dentistry include those with:<\/p>\n