Bakersfield, CA

Conscious Sedation

Introduction

Introduction to Conscious Sedation

Conscious sedation is used for patients who want more control in their procedure but are also anxious, and so need a relaxant. Patients will mostly be awake during the procedure and can communicate with the dentist if needed. However, conscious sedation can make you quite groggy, and you may even fall asleep during the procedure. It is usually administered orally an hour before the procedure begins. If you are a candidate for conscious sedation in Bakersfield, get in touch with Dr. Arthur Huang at Valley Grace Dental to learn more about the medications we offer.

What is Conscious Sedation?

Conscious sedation relaxes the nervous system but keeps the patient awake and communicative. Patients usually do not remember the procedure or feel it goes by faster than it does, easing the entire process. They will also have a clear airway and, hence, will be relaxed throughout the procedure. This is increasingly becoming popular for patients as they feel in control and are still pain-free.

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What Are the Benefits of Conscious Sedation?

Our patients who have received conscious sedation in Bakersfield have reported the benefits of feeling in control, among others. More benefits are listed below:

  • Anxiety management
  • Anxiety Relief
  • Gag reflex control
  • Increased cooperation
  • Pain management
  • Time efficiency for multiple procedures

Who Are the Best Candidates for Conscious Sedation?

The best candidates for conscious sedation in Bakersfield will be those who usually have a phobia of dental procedures. Some characteristics of ideal patients for conscious sedation at Valley Grace Dental will include:

  • Anxious patients
  • Crown bridge replacement
  • Dental Emergency
  • Dental implant procedure
  • Multiple procedures are being performed at once
  • No underlying medications
  • Wisdom teeth extraction

What to Expect From Conscious Sedation

You will be given your sedative medicines an hour ahead of your procedure. Dr. Huang will still administer local anesthetics to your teeth and gums to numb you for the procedure at hand, but this is usually done once you are under the effect of the sedative. Even though conscious sedation relaxes the nervous system, patients will still be present enough to respond when needed. They will not recall the procedure in detail, and it will pass by faster. Patients can easily breathe through a clear airway and will not gag during the procedure.

How Much Does Conscious Sedation Cost in Bakersfield, CA?

The cost of Conscious Sedation in Bakersfield, CA, will depend on the type of medicine you are given, the dentist’s fees, and the length of your procedure, among other things. Patients are recommended to schedule their consultation as soon as possible so that a treatment plan can be drafted and a final price estimate can be calculated.

Why Choose Valley Grace Dental?

You should choose Valley Grace Dental for your conscious sedation because Dr. Arthur Huang is a dentist with impeccable credentials. Dr. Huang’s genuinely caring nature comes through as a skilled family practice clinician. He has been in private practice for over 16 years, from Arizona to Orange County and Los Angeles County.

Dr. Huang is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society, Kern County Dental Society, The Crown Council, and Tops Institute Mastermind.

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