How to Prepare Yourself for Oral Sedation Dentistry?

Oral Sedation dentistry is a procedure performed by dentist and other medical professionals during a potentially painful or lengthy surgery. It requires a sedation mediation method in order to make the patients feel as comfortable as possible whilst having surgery carried out.

Many sedation dentists suggest that it is an ideal solution for everyone who suffers from dental phobia, also additionally helping them perform dental surgeries in a stress free atmosphere.

Initial Consultation.

First and foremost, schedule an appointment for a consultation with your dentist to find out if any medications are required after the procedure. Arrange someone to have these prescriptions picked-up and make them ready immediately after the surgery is completed. Should you have any concerns or fears on sedation options and distraction methods, take this opportunity and discuss them with your dentist.

Preparing for Oral Sedation Dentistry.

Prior to surgery, avoid eating and drinking, yes that includes water as well, for 8 hours. It is essential for a person going under anesthesia to have an empty stomach.  However, if you’re a diabetic, you should eat breakfast. You may choose to brush and floss your teeth in the morning, before the surgery, provided no water is swallowed while rinsing the mouth. In case you have to take medication, you may drink water to swallow them but in the smallest amount.

Smoking and alcohol can have hazardous affect on a surgery, therefore it is important to not smoke at least 12 hours and consume any liquor 24 hours prior to the appointment.

Since sedatives typically take a while to leave your system, finalize your arrangements for transportation to and from surgery considering you might not be able to drive yourself home due to the side effects of anesthesia. Also, if the patient is under 18, a parent or guardian is required to be present

What You Should Wear.

The patient must wear short-sleeved, loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and flat shoes that have a back. It is also recommended to not wear jewelry and that nail polish be removed. Contact lenses should not be worn either as your eyes may remain closed during the procedure. Wearing Lipstick should be avoided at all cost. You may bring along lip balm instead, to prevent chapped lips.

After the procedure, bed rest until fully awake is recommended.

Post Surgical Diet. 

Your diet should consist of soft foods that require very little to no chewing. Do not go for food that is spicy or acidic in nature as this could irritate the gum tissue. Favor beverages such as protein powder shake mix with higher nutritional value for high level of vitamins and mineral necessary to stay nourished.

Sedation dentistry in Grand Prairie comes in many forms, including oral sedation and inhalation sedation, and allows patients receive great benefits by reducing the amount of time and effort they would usually spend in receiving their treatment.

Trust us to guide you through the before, during and after process.

Our final and most important suggestion: Do ask all the hard questions that you actually want answered!