Information About Sedation & Financial Options

 

 

                                                        Sedation Information

§   Sedation will provide you a way of getting your dental work done while totally relaxed and completely comfortable.

 

§   Sedation is achieved with the use of various oral sedatives (triazolam, lorazepam and hydroxyzine) and nitrous oxide or what is commonly called laughing gas.

 

§   Sedation is NOT general anesthesia; there are no IV’s or injections of sedatives.

 

§   You will NOT be “knocked out”.

 

§   Sedation allows you to be conscious and responsive.

 

§   You will be very sleepy and relaxed.

 

§   You will be able to verbalize your needs and wants.

 

§   You will be monitored during your entire appointment with blood pressure and pulse oximetry.

 

§   Someone will be with you at all times.

 

§   The sedatives used are amnesiacs – you will have little or no memory of the experience.

 

§   The sedatives used relax your nervous system so you will feel little discomfort and will probably not need any pain medication post-operatively.

 

§   You will continue to relax the rest of the day and into the evening and responsible companion should be with you until the following day.

 

 

                                               Financial Information

• The doctors will provide you with a comprehensive treatment plan and will have advised you concerning fees and scheduling.

 

• Your total fee for each sedation appointment is due at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment.