Relieving dental anxiety with oral sedation
Oral conscious sedation can treat dental anxiety or fear of discomfort by helping patients relax during their procedure. Unfortunately, most patients who receive this type of sedation have little or no memory of their treatment. As a result, dental phobia is common in children and adults. Severe anxiety can even prevent patients from showing up for routine dental checkups. Left untreated, minor dental problems can worsen and require even more extensive treatment in the future at a Dentist in Arlington, VA . Doctors Omer Akmal has specialized training in sedation dentistry. Our entire team strives to provide an enjoyable and comfortable experience for all our patients. What is oral conscious sedation? Oral conscious sedation involves using sedative drugs to induce a state of relaxation. Your procedure's length and weight may determine appropriate doses. Often patients are given a pill to take before their appointment. Additional medications may be administered upon arrival to ac...