Oral Sedation Cincinnati, OH

MINT dentistry offers a dental experience like no other, with a variety of sedation options to help calm your dental anxieties, so you can get the beautiful smile you deserve without experiencing a great deal of discomfort or fear. The board-certified team of professionals at MINT dentistry in Cincinnati, OH suggests oral-conscious sedation for cleanings and advanced procedures to ensure your appointment is more comfortable. The oral-conscious method of sedation uses a prescribed medication prior to your visit. The medication will keep you conscious and able to respond to instructions while still feeling incredibly relaxed. To get more information on oral-conscious sedation, including whether you are eligible, contact MINT dentistry in Cincinnati, OH to schedule an initial consultation.

Oral-conscious sedation is offered to adults and children at MINT dentistry who suffer from dental anxieties and fears. Before you are prescribed a medication for oral-conscious sedation, our Cincinnati, OH MINT dentistry team will need to complete a thorough consultation to determine if you're a good candidate. We will ask about your medical history, current medications, and any other issues to make sure you can safely take an anti-anxiety medication, as well as determine which type is appropriate for your needs. Oral-conscious sedation may not be a good option if you have heart or respiratory problems, you are or may be pregnant, or you have an allergy to benzodiazepines.

MINT dentistry offers several types of oral-conscious sedation. The type that is recommended will depend on your anxiety level, your overall health, what procedure is being performed, and the estimated length of your appointment. Your oral-conscious medication prescription will be written at your consultation so you can have it filled before your procedure. Since you need to take it before you get to our office, you need to have someone drive you to your appointment. If you are under light sedation, you will feel relaxed but awake. If you are under moderate sedation, you will still be awake, but you may feel like you were asleep because of short-term memory loss. You may fall asleep, but you will be easy to wake up. Our dedicated team will make sure you are comfortable and safe during your procedure.

What you can expect when recovering from oral-conscious sedation will largely depend on the type of medication you were provided. You will need to arrange for a friend or family member to pick you up after your appointment and watch you for a few hours while the medication wears off. A MINT dentistry team member will go over the potential side effects of your oral-conscious sedation medication. Most commonly, patients experience temporary headaches, dizziness, vomiting, or nausea after oral-conscious sedation. Your risk of nausea and vomiting can be improved by taking the medication after a light meal and then eating a snack about one hour after your procedure. If you are worried about side effects after you have returned home, please don’t hesitate to contact MINT dentistry in Cincinnati, OH for assistance.

If you have dental insurance, someone from our MINT dental team will contact your dental insurance to determine your policy's coverage of oral conscious sedation. Then we can better estimate your personal responsibility. If you don't have insurance, we will explain which methods of payment are accepted by our practice and we can give you information on medical financing to make it easier to afford your sedation and dental care. If you need help affording oral health procedures, dental treatments, and sedation, ask our Cincinnati, OH team for more information on the MINT Discount Plan. MINT dentistry is committed to helping you get sexy teeth.

Don't avoid dental appointments because of anxiety. Oral-conscious sedation can help ease your fears so you can get the treatment you need. Book an appointment with a board-certified dentist to hear more information about sedation options that can keep you at ease during dental procedures. Our dentists will help you to decide on your best options to help make your appointment at MINT dentistry in Cincinnati, OH a pleasant experience.