Oral Sedation South Holland, IL

As a premier dental practice, MINT dentistry is excited to offer safe, elective sedation options to ease anxiety in patients who have severe dental phobias, allowing everyone to have the beautiful, healthy smile they deserve with minimal discomfort. The board-certified team of professionals at MINT dentistry in South Holland, IL suggests oral-conscious sedation for both advanced procedures as well as routine cleanings to ensure your appointment is more comfortable. The oral-conscious method of sedation involves taking a prescribed medication prior to your arrival for your procedure. This method keeps you awake and capable of following directions while still feeling at ease. To learn more about sedation dentistry, including whether you are eligible, contact our practice in South Holland, IL to schedule a consultation.

Oral-conscious sedation can be an effective option for patients of any age who have mild to moderate dental worries or concerns. Before you are prescribed a medication for oral-conscious sedation, our South Holland, IL MINT dentistry team will need to complete a comprehensive evaluation to make sure that you are a good candidate. Your dentist will ask about your medical history, current medications, and other factors to make sure oral-conscious sedation is safe for you and decide the type and dose of medication that will be best for your needs. Oral-conscious sedation may not be suggested if you have breathing or heart problems, you are pregnant, or you have had a reaction to benzodiazepines in the past.

There are several options for oral-conscious sedation we may suggest in our South Holland, IL dental office. The type recommended by your board-certified MINT dentistry professional will be based on your level of anxiety, your overall health, what procedure is being performed, and the estimated length of your appointment. Your oral-conscious medication prescription will be written at your consultation, so you can have it filled at a pharmacy before your appointment. Since you need to take it before arriving, you need to have a responsible adult drive you to your appointment. With light sedation, you will feel relaxed but awake. If you are under moderate sedation, you will also stay conscious, but your memory of what happened may start to get a bit spotty. You might fall asleep but you should wake up easily. Our dedicated team will go to great lengths to make sure you are safe and comfortable during your appointment.

How long it takes for you to recover from sedation will vary depending on which medication was prescribed to you. You will need to arrange for a responsible adult to take you home and stay with you for a few hours. Your team will discuss possible side effects from your oral-conscious sedation medication. Most commonly, patients experience temporary dizziness, headaches, vomiting, or nausea after oral-conscious sedation. The risk of vomiting and nausea can be reduced by taking the medication after a light meal and eating a small snack about one hour after your procedure. If you are worried about symptoms after you have returned home, please don't hesitate to contact MINT dentistry in South Holland, IL for further information.

If you have dental insurance, then our front office will reach out to your provider to determine how much of your oral-conscious sedation will be covered. Then we can calculate your personal responsibility. For patients who do not have insurance, your team will tell you which payment methods are taken by our practice, including low-interest financing to make it easier to afford your sedation and dental care. If you do not have dental insurance or cannot afford dental treatments and procedures, ask a member of our South Holland, IL team about the MINT Discount Plan. We look forward to exceeding your expectations.

Oral-conscious sedation makes it possible to have your dental needs addressed professionally, even when extreme fear or anxiety might normally keep you from visiting the dentist. Schedule a consultation with a board-certified dental professional to learn more about sedation solutions that can help keep you relaxed during dental procedures. Our dentists will help you to decide on the best sedation method to make your appointment at MINT dentistry in South Holland, IL pleasant.