“You don’t have to hate something you don’t remember!”
Sedation Dentistry: Don’t like Dental Treatment? Then Forget about it!
Wake up with a new smile! For over ten years Dr. Kalmus has offered conscious sedation to patients in San Antonio. A great deal of treatment can be done at one time and you won’t remember it.
Oral sedation - Our patients may take medication before treatment as well as during treatment to maintain comfort levels. With this level of sedation, patients are calm and relaxed. Due to the sedative effects of the medication the patient still perceives as if hours go by in minutes.often leaves a patient with little-to-no memory of their dental procedure by the next day, including the sights, sounds, and smells. Patients often describe oral sedation as the experience of being asleep but are able to move, speak, and respond to verbal requests. With all these options, the patient has little to no memory of the visit and usually enjoys virtually no post operative discomfort.
For most forms of sedation, a companion is required to drive a patient to and from their dental treatment. The medications typically wear off within 24 hours with little to no chance of side effects. The use of sedative medications can help make you more comfortable so the dentist and his team can work more effectively and efficiently and accomplishing more in less time. With a sedated relaxed patient we can focus on your treatment allowing better quality care.
Patients with dental phobia, low pain tolerance, major dental treatment, physical handicaps or strong gag reflexes may require sedation. Procedures like fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, cosmetic procedures and periodontal treatments often are accomplished with sedation.
Sedation is endorsed by the American Dental Association and is an effective way to make many patients comfortable during their dental visit. Before using a sedative or anesthetic, it is important to tell your dentist about any medications or medical treatments you are receiving. Before administering any sedative or anesthetic, your dentist will talk to you about the process of sedation and pre-and post-sedation instructions.
