Sedation Dentistry

Conscious Sedation dentistry, also known as sedation dentistry, induces an altered state of consciousness where pain and discomfort are minimized with sedatives, administered orally. Patients can speak and respond to questions but will not remember much about the procedure.

Conscious sedation dentistry is extremely safe when administered by a trained professional. The dentist will administer the anesthetic and remain with the patient at all times, monitoring the patient's vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, oxygen level and alertness throughout the procedure.

For some patients, a very temporary period of amnesia may follow conscious sedation dentistry.

Other side effects include:

• Headache
• Hangover-like feeling
• Nausea and vomiting
• Rarely, unpleasant memories of the surgical experience

When your procedure is over, your dentist will provide you with specific instructions for home care, including:

• No driving a vehicle
• No operating dangerous equipment
• No important decision-making for 24 hours

Dr. Castaneda offers modern facilities and state-of-the-art technologies to provide you with the highest quality dental care, including conscious sedation dentistry.

To schedule your free consultation in Dr. Castaneda's Shawnee, KS office, click here. Discover Dental Care serves cosmetic dentistry patients in Shawnee, Lenexa, Olathe, Mission, Overland Park and Kansas City, KS.

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