Minimal Sedation
Mild Sedation
During this form of sedation, the patient is awake but relaxed. This soothes the nerves and slightly dulls the senses, removing the possibility of discomfort that might otherwise be felt without sedation. Simpler procedures and routine treatments are often done in tandem with this level of sedation.
Types of minimal sedation
Inhaled Sedation
During this type of sedation, the patient inhales a mixture of nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” and oxygen through a mask placed on the nose. The dentist controls the amount of gas the patient receives and it tends to wear off quickly. It is considered an effective version of minimal sedation and can be used for relatively routine treatments like teeth cleanings.
Oral Sedation
For this kind of sedation to work, the patient is given a pill to take orally about an hour before the procedure. Depending on the dosage given, the level of sedation can range from minimal to moderate. As the sedative takes effect, the patient will feel drowsy but will still be awake. In some cases, the sedative can make the patient drowsy enough to fall asleep. However, they can usually be woken up by a gentle shake. This type of sedation is most commonly associated with sedation dentistry.
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