Oral Conscious Sedation

When introduced to the idea of conscious sedation, most parents understand the value in calming a child’s nerves and protecting him or her during a treatment. The most common questions parents have are: what is conscious sedation and is it safe.

Conscious sedation is the use of medications to help children cope with fear and anxiety during their dental treatment. The medication will calm the child while allowing them to remain awake and coherent during the treatment. The idea is that further dental visits will be far less frightening because his or her last visit was so relaxing.

This form of sedation is safe when administered by a trained pediatric dentist like Dr. Bill who follows the sedation guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Before conscious sedation is used for any child, Dr. Bill discusses what medications will be used on the child, what precautions the parents should take the day before the treatment, and what to expect during and after the dental work is done.

If your child is afraid to go to the dentist, Dr. Bill can help. Call Dr. Bill today at 541-672-5535. He and his team can help your child overcome his or her fears.