Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group is happy to offer oral conscious sedation to patients experiencing dental anxiety. Some patients have had negative experiences with dental procedures that make them anxious, and others may have a sensitive gag reflex that has always made dental work dreadful. Whatever the cause, our doctors at Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group do not want patients to delay treatment because of anxiety about the procedure.
Oral conscious sedation is administered by taking a pill orally before a procedure. The medication is a light sedative and does not ‘knock out’ the patient, as they remain conscious. Instead, the patient will remain in an extremely relaxed state. When the dentist begins working, local anesthetic is still used at the site of the procedure. The combination of oral conscious sedation and local anesthetic means the patient can stay relaxed and usually allows the dentist to complete more work in one session. This can mean less dental appointments overall and of course a more pleasant experience for an anxious patient.
To learn more about our sedation options and all the services we provide at the practice, visit FrederickShawDDS.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Frederick Shaw in Austin, TX, call 512-451-7491.
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