ORAL SEDATION

Oral sedation is recommended in patients where local anesthetics may deliver the proper amount of comfort during the procedure, but doesn't control or reduce the patient's anxiety.  Oral sedation is given to those patients who are apprehensive about the procedure and desire some level of anxiolysis (anxiety reduction).  Patients may be given a prescription for some oral medication(s).  They take the medicine usually the night before to help them to get a good night's rest prior to their procedure.  Additionally, patients usually take the medication as prescribed about an hour to 90 minutes prior to their procedure.  They will need a responsible adult to drive them to and from their appointment.