Oral Sedation Newport, KY

To ease your dental fears and anxieties, MINT dentistry offers a variety of sedation solutions so that you can achieve the smile of your dreams with minimal pain and discomfort. The board-certified team of professionals at MINT dentistry in Newport, KY recommends oral-conscious sedation for cleanings and advanced procedures to make sure your appointment is more comfortable. The oral-conscious method of sedation involves taking a prescription medication prior to your appointment. The medication will keep you awake and responsive while still incredibly relaxed. To learn more about this sedation dentistry method, including whether you are eligible, contact our office in Newport, KY to schedule your consultation.

For those that suffer from mild to moderate fears and anxieties about the dentist, oral-conscious sedation can help. Before you are prescribed an oral-conscious medication, our Newport, KY MINT dentistry team will need to complete a comprehensive evaluation to make sure that you're a good candidate. We will go over your medical history, current medications, and other factors to make sure oral-conscious sedation is safe for you as well as which type is appropriate for your needs. Oral sedation may not be performed if you have breathing or heart problems, you are pregnant, or you have had a reaction to benzodiazepines in the past.

There are various types of oral-conscious sedation medications that MINT dentistry can prescribe to meet your needs. The type prescribed by MINT dentistry will be based on your level of anxiety, your physical health, the procedure you are getting, and the estimated length of your appointment. Your oral-conscious sedation medication will be prescribed at your consultation, so you can have it filled at a pharmacy before your procedure. Since you need to take the medication before you get to our office, you need to have a friend or family member take you to your appointment. With light sedation, you will feel relaxed but still alert. If you are under moderate sedation, you will also stay conscious, but you may feel like you were asleep because of short-term memory loss. You may fall asleep, but you should wake up easily. Our dedicated team will ensure you are comfortable and safe during your procedure.

Depending on what oral-conscious medication you are prescribed, how you feel after sedation may vary. You will need to arrange for a responsible adult to pick you up after your appointment and stay with you for a few hours while the medication wears off. A MINT dentistry team member or doctor will discuss the potential side effects of your oral-conscious sedation medication. Most commonly, patients experience temporary dizziness, headaches, nausea, or vomiting. The risk of vomiting and nausea can be reduced by having a light meal before taking the medication and eating a snack about one hour after your procedure. If you're worried about symptoms, please don’t hesitate to contact MINT dentistry in Newport, KY for further information.

To determine your policy's coverage of oral-conscious sedation medication, we will contact your dental insurance prior to your procedure. This will help us better estimate your personal responsibility. For patients who do not have dental insurance, your team will review payment methods taken by our office and give you information on low-interest financing to make it easier to afford your sedation and dental care. If you cannot afford the treatments and procedures needed to maintain your oral health, ask a member of our Newport, KY team about the MINT Discount Plan.

Anxiety and fear no longer need to be in control of your dental choices now that oral-conscious sedation is available. Set up a consultation with a board-certified dentist to learn more about sedation options that can keep you calm and at ease during dental treatments. Our dentists will help you to decide on your best sedation method to help make your visit to MINT dentistry in Newport, KY positive and pleasant.