{"id":924,"date":"2021-11-19T19:11:08","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T19:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drkdmd.com\/?page_id=924"},"modified":"2023-03-22T18:01:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T18:01:40","slug":"oral-sedation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drkdmd.com\/dental-services\/sedation-dentistry\/oral-sedation\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Sedation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8e8144\" data-id=\"663b06e8e8144\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"15\" data-height-tab=\"\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"15\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\t\t<!-- START oralsedation 1 REVOLUTION SLIDER 6.6.19 --><p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<rs-module-wrap id=\"rev_slider_13_1_wrapper\" data-source=\"gallery\" style=\"visibility:hidden;background:transparent;padding:0;margin:0px auto;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\">\n\t\t\t\t<rs-module id=\"rev_slider_13_1\" style=\"\" data-version=\"6.6.19\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slides style=\"overflow: hidden; 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letter-spacing: 1px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 45px; color: #42c4dc;\">ORAL SEDATION<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8eb098\" data-id=\"663b06e8eb098\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Oral sedation is a wonderful option for patients who need more than just nitrous oxide. It allows many people to be <strong>comfortably sedated through an entire dental visit<\/strong> using just a small pill.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679508129257{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8eb0a9\" data-id=\"663b06e8eb0a9\" data-height=\"50\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: left; letter-spacing: 1px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 25px; line-height: 35px; color: #42c4dc;\">What is oral sedation?<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8eb0b9\" data-id=\"663b06e8eb0b9\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Oral sedation is a <strong>method of conscious sedation<\/strong> where Dr. Koutsioukis uses pills to sedate a patient. Most healthy adults are good candidates for oral sedation. For some, comfortable dentistry is as simple as taking one small pill.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679508143132{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8eb0c9\" data-id=\"663b06e8eb0c9\" data-height=\"50\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left; letter-spacing: 1px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 25px; line-height: 35px; color: #42c4dc;\">What is conscious sedation?<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8eb0d8\" data-id=\"663b06e8eb0d8\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Conscious sedation is modern dentistry that lets even the most high fear patient have a <strong>relaxing and comfortable dental visit<\/strong>. Since the patient is comfortable, we are able to accomplish the work of several appointments in just one. There are a number of conscious sedation techniques, but they all have certain things in common. While the goal of general anesthesia is for the patient to sleep, in dentistry it is much more common to use conscious sedation, where the patient is sedated and comfortable, yet still awake.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8eb0e6\" data-id=\"663b06e8eb0e6\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]When Dr. Koutsioukis uses conscious sedation, you don&#8217;t really fall asleep, even though sometimes it feels like you did. That&#8217;s because sedation feels so relaxing and peaceful that the patient doesn&#8217;t even notice the passing of time. Many of the medications used in conscious sedation have an amnesiac effect as well, leaving patients with little or no memory of their dental appointment, and further adding to the feeling that the patient was asleep.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679508152142{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8eb0f5\" data-id=\"663b06e8eb0f5\" data-height=\"50\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left; letter-spacing: 1px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 25px; line-height: 35px; color: #42c4dc;\">Is oral sedation for me?<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8eb102\" data-id=\"663b06e8eb102\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Oral sedation is wonderful and <strong>incredibly effective<\/strong> for most healthy adults. For many, it is the answer they&#8217;ve been looking for all their life. <a href=\"https:\/\/drkdmd.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"color: #42c4dc;\">Discuss sedation with Dr. Koutsioukis<\/span><\/a> if <strong>any of the following sounds like you<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8eb10f\" data-id=\"663b06e8eb10f\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679508162881{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1636660226873{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"uavc-list-icon uavc-list-icon-wrapper ult-adjust-bottom-margin   \"><ul class=\"uavc-list\"><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-7416\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#42c4dc;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-09\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-7416 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">You are uncomfortable in the dentist&#8217;s office<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-4242\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#42c4dc;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-09\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-4242 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">You are too scared to even call the dentist and make an appointment<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-1895\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#42c4dc;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-09\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-1895 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id=\"list-icon-wrap-3061\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#42c4dc;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-09\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-3061 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">You are in pain when you eat, but too anxious about the dentist to take care of it<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-1048\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#42c4dc;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-09\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-1048 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">You are unable to find a dentist that you feel you can trust<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-6935\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#42c4dc;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-09\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-6935 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">You have trouble getting numb &#8211; the anesthetic doesn&#8217;t seem to work on you<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-8166\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#42c4dc;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-09\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-8166 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">You are afraid to smile<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-9691\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#42c4dc;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-09\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-9691 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">You are concerned about how many dental appointments you&#8217;ll need<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-2361\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#42c4dc;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-09\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-2361 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">You are looking for a way to have the work of several appointments done in just one or two<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-5983\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#42c4dc;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-09\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-5983 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">You remember bad experiences with a dentist in your past<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-8128\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#42c4dc;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"icomoon-the7-font-the7-arrow-09\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-8128 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\">You need your wisdom teeth removed<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-4800\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" 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Generally, you will be given a prescription for a pill to take before your appointment. Since this is sedative medication, you will need a companion to drive you to the appointment. Once you arrive, we will begin monitoring your vital signs, including heart rate and blood pressure, to make sure that you stay completely safe through the procedure. [\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8ebff4\" data-id=\"663b06e8ebff4\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Dr. Koutsioukis will then assess your level of sedation, and ask how you feel. In some circumstances, he may use more medication, but often this is unnecessary. <strong>The dentistry will all be performed while you are relaxed and totally comfortable<\/strong>. When it is safe for you to travel, your companion will take you home, and then you will rest comfortably for the rest of the day.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679508180464{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8ebfff\" data-id=\"663b06e8ebfff\" data-height=\"50\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"30\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left; letter-spacing: 1px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 25px; line-height: 35px; color: #42c4dc;\">Is oral sedation safe?<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-663b06e8ec008\" data-id=\"663b06e8ec008\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]While all methods of sedation are very safe, the history of oral sedation has been <strong>especially safe as well as very effective<\/strong>. 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