Utilizing conscious sedation during dental treatment allows the patient to be sleepy and relaxed during dental treatment. This can help patients with fears of the dentist or dental treatment to get the dental treatment they need. Often times better dental treatment can be provided when an anxious patient is sedated as the dentist is then also less stressed because the patient is relaxed.

There are a few options as to the type of conscious sedation used during dental treatment. The two main categories are oral conscious sedation and intravenous conscious sedation. A short consultation in which the patient’s fears and anxieties are addressed and their medical history is reviewed will determine which level of conscious sedation will work best for the patient.