(Kevin Lucky, DDS - Beckley, WV) Sedation

Sedation Dentistry

Know the Facts on Sedation Dentistry -
Conscious Dental Sedation is a modern technique that allows a patient to complete their dental work in one to two visits. The patient is drowsy and relaxed as well as thoroughly responsive during their dental procedures. A small pill is administered to the patient and its effectiveness allows the doctor and his team to safely treat your dental needs. It is a process that has been used for several years in medicine and dentistry, alike. The doctor as well as the staff have undergone training in order to provide you with a safe, pleasant, productive visit.

Benefits of Sedation -
• Time - Dental work is generally completed in one visit.
• Little or no memory of the experience.
• Sedation reduces the gag reflex.
• Fear - This is a relaxing technique that helps patients to
overcome such fears as needle phobia.

Safety -
• Dr. Lucky as well as his staff have been trained to
  administer this procedure.
• You are monitored throughout the procedure by assessing
   your pulse, oxygen saturation in the blood and your
   blood pressure.
• One small pill is all that is required and a reversal agent is
available if needed.
• Since 1996 the pill used for this procedure has been prescriber
  26,000,000. It is time tested!

Commonly Asked Questions

Why do I need to be sedated?

Sedation dentistry may not benefit every patient. But is is certainly a benefit to fearful patients. It allows for a great amount of dental work to be completed with little or no memory to the patient and with very little discomfort.

Is sedation dentistry safe?

Sedation techniques are not new to dentistry. In 1996 the sedation medication we used was prescribed over 26,000,000 times. The historical safety alone gives us great conficence. As well as, we have a reversal agent, if needed, that wakes you with no side effects.

Who makes a good candidate for sedation?

Fearful and anxious patients reap many benefits from sedation dentistry as well as patients that would normally require several visits to complete their work.

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