Oral Conscious Sedation Cambridge
Sit Back, Relax & Enjoy Your Visit with Us
In many cases, patients put off dental visits because they had a bad past experience, aren’t trusting of dentists, or aren’t comfortable with the sights and sounds of the office. Instead of suffering from declining oral health as a result of fear or anxiety, we encourage you to contact our office to ask about oral conscious sedation. The medication we provide you with will help you feel relaxed and at-ease in the treatment chair, allowing you to enjoy an overall more positive experience.
Why Choose Harbor Dental Center for Oral Conscious Sedation?
- Locally Owned & Operated – Serving Cambridge Since 1978
- Compassionate, Knowledgeable & Judgement-Free Team
- Long-Standing Staff & Dentists Help Build Trusting Relationships
How Does Oral Conscious Sedation Work?
About 30 minutes before your visit, our team will give you the medication to take. Typically, the medication that we provide for oral conscious sedation is either Halcion or Xanax. Patients feel the full relaxing effects within about 15 minutes, and they can last for up to six hours, depending on the patient. Due to its lasting effects, you’ll need to have a trusted friend or family member ready to drop you off and pick you up from our office.
Benefits of Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral conscious sedation can truly be a life-changing offering for many patients. Not only is it excellent for those that have moderate to more severe dental phobia or anxiety, but it’s also ideal for those with physical and developmental disabilities, sensitive gag reflexes, and more. Some of the advantages of oral conscious sedation include:
- Cost-effective sedation
- Feel more relaxed and comfortable at the dentist
- Improve your view of visiting the dentist
- No needles involved
- Amnesia effect can help patients with bad past experiences
- Remain fully conscious to still respond to team