{"id":84,"date":"2024-06-17T15:32:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T15:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthysmilesflintdentist.com\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2024-07-26T15:37:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T15:37:17","slug":"5-facts-dental-sedation-myths-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthysmilesflintdentist.com\/blog\/5-facts-dental-sedation-myths-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"5 \u201cFacts\u201d About Dental Sedation That Are Actually Fiction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sedation dentistry<\/a> techniques have been used to put patients at ease since 1844. Normally, historically established practices are trusted by the public, but for one reason or another, this service has plenty of misinformation surrounding it. If you\u2019re nervous about an upcoming dental appointment and are hesitant to ask for sedation options, you may have encountered some sedation dentistry fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s set the record straight by addressing five such myths. You might be surprised by what you learn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1. Laughing Gas Makes You Giggly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Admittedly, this bit of fiction is somewhat deserved. With a name like \u201claughing gas\u201d, who wouldn\u2019t<\/em> assume that excessive giggling would be involved?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laughing gas, or \u201cnitrous oxide\u201d, is simply a mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen. Neither of these chemicals directly cause laughter, but they do have a relaxing, almost euphoric effect. This sense of relief might make certain jokes seem funnier to you, and that\u2019s about it. You likely won\u2019t be cackling like a cartoon villain.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Dental Sedation Puts You to Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For some, the thought of falling unconscious can be just as nerve-wracking as their treatment. Others might prefer to be as knocked out as possible. However, most dentists don\u2019t offer sedation techniques strong enough to \u201cput you under\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a couple of reasons for this, but overall, it\u2019s actually better and safer for you to be awake during your dental treatments. Because all dental sedation techniques still provide calm, you\u2019ll likely remember your visit as a positive one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. The Sedative Effects Last for A While<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some sedation options are stronger than others. For example, if you opt for a prescription pill (a.k.a. oral conscious sedation), you will probably need to make ride-home arrangements. Laughing gas, on the other hand, passes through your system quickly. Most patients are able to leave the dental office on their own after only a couple of minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Dental Sedation is Risky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental sedation is considered safe by the American Dental Association. Generally speaking, complications are only a serious risk if you neglect or forget to tell your dentist about certain medications, supplements, vitamins, and health conditions. Make sure you inform them about your health history as much as possible and bring your medicine bottles to your appointment if you take more than two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5. It\u2019s Only For \u201cThe Big Treatments\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Long or uncomfortable treatments might be the most obvious use for dental sedation, but patients who avoid or dread their appointments due to anxiety are also good candidates. Other challenges dental sedation can help with include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n