Oral Sedation Indianapolis, IN

MINT dentistry is dedicated to ensuring our patients have a world-class experience at our office — which includes keeping our patients comfortable with safe and effective sedation options. Our board-certified team of dental professionals recommends oral-conscious sedation for cleanings and advanced procedures to make sure your appointment is less stressful. The oral-conscious method of sedation uses a prescribed anti-anxiety medication prior to arriving for your appointment. This method keeps you conscious and able to respond to instructions while still feeling at ease. To learn more about this sedation dentistry method, including whether you're a candidate, contact our office in Indianapolis, IN to schedule your consultation.

Oral-conscious sedation is available at MINT dentistry for both adults and children with mild to moderate dental anxieties or fears. Before you are prescribed a medication for oral-conscious sedation, our Indianapolis, IN MINT dentistry team will need to complete a thorough consultation to make sure that you're a good candidate. Your dentist will review your current medication, medical history, and other factors to make sure you can safely take anti-anxiety medication and decide the type and dose of medication that will be best. Oral sedation may not be performed if you have a heart or respiratory condition, if you are (or may be) pregnant, or if you have had a reaction to benzodiazepines in the past.

There are many types of oral-conscious medication available. The type that is recommended by your board-certified MINT dentistry professional will depend on your anxiety level, your overall health, the procedure you are getting, and the estimated length of your appointment. Your medication prescription will be written during your consultation and you should have it filled before your procedure. Since you will need to take it before arriving, you need to have someone drive you. With light oral-conscious sedation, you will feel relaxed but awake. With moderate sedation, you will also stay conscious, but you may think you were asleep because you may not remember what happened. You may fall asleep, but you will be easy to wake up. We will make sure you are safe and comfortable during your procedure.

The type of oral-conscious medication you take will determine your recovery. You will need to arrange for a friend or family member to pick you up after your appointment and watch you for a few hours. A MINT dentistry team member or dentist will speak with you about potential side effects from the prescribed medication. Most commonly, patients experience temporary headaches, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting after oral-conscious sedation. Your risk of vomiting and nausea can be reduced by taking the medication after a light meal and then eating a snack when you get home. If you're concerned about symptoms after a few hours, please contact MINT dentistry in Indianapolis, IN for further information.

A member of our team will contact your dental insurance company to determine your coverage for oral-conscious sedation. Then, we can estimate your remaining bill. If you don't have insurance, we will go over methods of payment taken by our practice, including low-interest financing to make your sedation and treatment more affordable. If you need help affording dental procedures and sedation, ask our Indianapolis, IN team for more information on the MINT Discount Plan. We look forward to exceeding your expectations.

Sedation methods, like oral-conscious sedation, are a wonderful way to help ease your dental anxieties and fears so you can get the treatments you need. Set up an appointment with a board-certified dentist to hear more about oral-conscious sedation and other options that can help keep you relaxed during dental procedures. Our team will work with you to find the best options to make your visit to MINT dentistry in Indianapolis, IN positive and pleasant.