Sedation
If you are very nervous about treatment, here at The Smile Practice in Oxford we offer dental sedation that puts you into a relaxed dream-like state. Most patients that undergo sedation dentistry, also known as sleep dentistry (although you are not technically sleeping) describe it as a relaxing experience.
At The Smile Practice, we offer both oral and intravenous sedation, depending on your needs. Whilst you are under sedation your blood pressure, pulse, oxygen levels in the blood and heart are monitored.
Sedation is a reliable and effective means of making patients feel relaxed very quickly. Most patients do not remember anything about the treatment when under sedation. This is because an amnesic effect is achieved with the medication which affects only the memory of that procedure and a short time afterwards.
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Guidance for Sedation
It's really important that you are given the right support you need before, during and after your sedation. Below are a few guidelines which you should remember.
On the day of your appointment:
- Bring a responsible adult to the appointment
- Give our team details of any change to your medical history
- Ensure that you wear comfortable clothing
- Do not bring children with you that you may need to look after following your treatment
- Avoid drinking any alcohol before your treatment
- Do not eat a heavy meal prior to your appointment.
After your appointment:
- Be sure to get lots of rest and relax
- Have a responsible adult to look after you for at least 12 hours
- Take any medicines you have been given
- Do not drive or operate any machinery
- Do not sign any important documents for at least 24 hours
- Do not drink any alcohol for 48 hours
