Why oral sedation is a key part of dentistry
Oral sedation is a key part of dentistry and plays a major role in some treatment procedures when the patient is not comfortable and needs to be calmed down with some sort of relaxant. It is one of the most popular sedation methods that dentists use these days; it is in form of a pill and helps patients relax by decreasing activity in parts of brain that control fear and anxiety. The patient feels very calm and relaxed and this helps the dentist to carry out the procedure in the most effective manner. The best thing about oral sedation is that it is very easy to administer, there are no injections or IVs involved which might further frighten the patient. All the patients need to do is swallow the pill an hour or so according to the time given by the dentist to feel ready for the dentist chair. Dentists prefer oral pill because the strong dosage helps the patient to forget all about the procedure and they will not be suffering any fear or apprehension even afterwards. Being ...