If Dr. Dogra recommends oral and conscious sedation as part of your treatment plan, taking a dose of anti-anxiety medication may be necessary before your scheduled dental appointment. When you arrive at our office, you will already feel calmed and relaxed. Oral and conscious sedation patients will need a companion to take them to and from their appointment. Patients seeking nitrous oxide sedation will not necessarily need to take medication at-home, before their visit.

An additional dose of oral and conscious sedative medication may be administered once you arrive in office, depending on your level of anxiety and the duration of your scheduled procedure. When utilizing nitrous oxide, a small mask will be placed over your mouth and nose, which will administer the sedative. Effects take place quickly, promoting feelings of relaxation and comfort.

Nitrous oxide can be reversed after your treatment is complete with the inhalation of pure oxygen. Patients using the oral and conscious sedation method can have their companion transport them home, where the effects of the medication will taper off over the course of the following few hours.