Dental Sedation

Anxiety over oral surgery work?

Are you postponing that trip you know you need to take to the oral surgeon because you’re terrified of what awaits you once you’re in that chair?
Have you experienced trauma on previous trips to the oral surgeon that make it impossible for you to go again?
Are you afraid of needles and sharp instruments?
Thinking that the smells and sounds of a oral surgery office are enough to make you sick?
Are you are so terrorized at the thought of getting oral surgery care that you avoid it altogether–until the reality of an aching tooth or infection compels you to seek treatment?

You are not alone!

Thanks to many advancements in oral surgery sedation, there’s no longer anything to fear at the oral surgeon – even if you’ve neglected your oral health for years.

As a seasoned Oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Rider has extensively trained to appropriately administer local anesthesia, all forms of sedation and general anesthesia.

Dr Rider’s skilled use of oral surgery sedation will allow you to have your oral surgery work done in comfort and without anxiety.

What is oral surgery Sedation?

Oral surgery sedation is the use of pharmacologic (prescription) drugs to reduce patient fear and anxiety, making oral surgery procedures easier.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS SEDATIVES

Sedative drugs depress the central nervous system, particularly the areas that control conscious awareness.

During your consultation, Dr Rider will determine the level of relaxation you will need – minimal, moderate, or deep – in order to achieve successful results from your visits and will discuss your sedation plan with you.

Types of oral surgery Sedation

Oral:

30 minutes prior to your procedure, you may be given medication to reduce your anxiety and allow you to relax.

Inhalation:

For a deeper level of sedation, which can be achieved through use of nitrous oxide, which is administered via a nasal mask.

Intravenous:

Your specific needs may require a deeper level of sedation, which may be administered intravenously (IV).

Dr Rider will carefully consider the characteristics of each sedative, your health history and the complexities of the procedure(s) in order to determine the best choice of sedative and method of administration.

Watch the video below to learn more.

Benefits of oral surgery Sedation

There are numerous benefits of oral surgery sedation for you.

Some of the benefits include:

You will be more relaxed and more comfortable.

You’re less likely to fidget which could jeopardize the procedure.

You will be less likely to be bothered by a gag reflex.

You will have little or no memory of the procedure.

Complex procedures can be completed in less time.

There are additional benefits of oral sedation, which makes it a popular option with many oral surgery patients.

Many people have improved their oral surgery health without
anxiety and fear by the use of oral surgery sedation.

You can, too!

Rider Oral Surgery is dedicated to ensuring that your visit is a pain-free experience
and that you’re well-informed about the procedure and required after-care.

For more details about how oral surgery exams

and procedures can be stress-free for you

Contact us today for an appointment!

(517) 783-3130