{"id":896,"date":"2024-12-19T13:09:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T18:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/?p=896"},"modified":"2025-01-24T13:10:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T18:10:27","slug":"the-lesser-known-benefits-of-sedation-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/the-lesser-known-benefits-of-sedation-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lesser-Known Benefits of Sedation Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re familiar with sedation dentistry<\/a>, you may already know that it is a safe, effective way to help you relax during dental treatment if you are anxious or afraid during your appointment. But did you know that sedation dentistry has other benefits beyond just helping keep you calm? Here are some surprising benefits of this treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Sedation Dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sedation dentistry is when your dentist uses oral conscious sedation during your dental appointment to help you stay calm and relaxed for your procedure or treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Conscious Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oral conscious sedation is administered via a sedative that you pick up at the pharmacy before your dental appointment and take under the care of your dentist.  With this method, you will stay awake during your entire procedure, however you will still need a ride home from your appointment and will need to take the remainder of your day off from work or school to allow the sedative to wear off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lesser-Known Benefits of Sedation Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to allowing you to feel calm and comfortable, sedation dentistry has a few other benefits many people are unaware of, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n