Oral Sedation in Louisville, KY

Don't let dental anxieties and fears keep you from having sexy teeth. MINT dentistry offers several sedation options to help keep you relaxed and comfortable during your appointment. The board-certified team of professionals at MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY suggests oral-conscious sedation for both advanced procedures as well as routine cleanings to ensure your appointment is less stressful. The oral-conscious method of sedation involves taking a prescribed anti-anxiety medication prior you arrive for your appointment. The medication will keep you conscious and responsive but still incredibly at ease. To learn more about sedation dentistry or to find out if you're eligible, contact MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY to schedule your consultation.

Oral-conscious sedation is available for children and adults with mild to moderate dentophobia (fear of the dentist). Prior to giving you a prescription for a medication for oral-conscious sedation, our Louisville, KY MINT dentistry team will need to complete a comprehensive evaluation to make sure that you are a good candidate. Your dentist will go over your medical history, current medications, and any other issues to ensure you can safely take an anti-anxiety medication, as well as the type and dose of medication that is appropriate for your needs. Oral sedation may not be performed if you have heart or respiratory problems, you are pregnant, or you have had a reaction to benzodiazepines or other anti-anxiety medications.

Many different types of oral-conscious sedation medication are available. The type that is prescribed by your board-certified MINT dentistry professional will be based on your level of anxiety, your overall health, what procedure is being performed, and how long your appointment will last. Your sedation medication will be prescribed at your consultation, so you can have it filled before your procedure. Since you will need to take the medication before arriving, you need to have a responsible adult take you to your appointment. If you are under light sedation, you will feel relaxed but alert. If you are under moderate sedation, you will also stay conscious, but you may think you were asleep because you may not remember what happened. You may fall into a light sleep, but you should wake up easily. Our dedicated team will make sure you are safe and cared for during your visit.

The recovery after oral-conscious medication will depend on which medication you take. You will need to arrange for a friend or family member to drive you home from our office and stay with you for at least 2 – 4 hours while the medication wears off. Your dentist will discuss the potential side effects of the specific medication prescribed for you. Most commonly, patients experience temporary dizziness, headaches, vomiting, or nausea after oral-conscious sedation. Your risk of nausea and vomiting can be improved by having a light meal before taking the medication and then eating a snack about one hour after your procedure. If you are worried about symptoms after you have returned home, please don’t hesitate to contact MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY for further instructions.

If you are using dental insurance, we will reach out to your provider to determine your coverage for oral-conscious sedation. From there, we can better estimate your personal responsibility. For patients who don't have insurance, we will go over payment methods accepted by our practice and we can give you information on medical financing for both sedation methods and your dental care. If you cannot afford the treatments and procedures needed to maintain your oral health, ask a member of our Louisville, KY team for more information on the MINT Discount Plan. We look forward to exceeding your expectations.

Oral-conscious sedation can help keep you at ease, so you can get the dental care you need. Make an appointment with one of our skilled, board-certified dental professionals to learn more about oral-conscious sedation and other options that can keep you relaxed during dental procedures. Our dentists will help you to decide on your best sedation method to help make your visit to MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY positive and pleasant.