Oral sedation dentistry allows our trained dental specialists to create a safe and comfortable dental experience, in which the patient remains alert, responsive and able to answer questions but will not remember nothing of the appointment afterwards.

Sedative medication helps relax patients by slowing the action of the central nervous system. People remain aware of their surroundings, but are less responsive to external stimuli like the sound of the drill or the smell of materials.

The medications are safe and have been used for decades. In fact, you’ve probably seen or heard some of their names before. Several have amnesic properties, meaning that you remember little to nothing of your time in the dental chair. At Alliance Dental Specialists, our experienced dental professionals draw upon a continually-expanding list of new sedatives to help anxious patients feel more comfortable. Current medications are often more powerful and less likely to carry unpleasant side effects. We will help you determine the sedative that is right for you.

The quantity of medication prescribed is based upon your body weight and the length of time needed to perform your treatment.