Oral Sedation

Do you experience high levels of anxiety when visiting the dentist? You may be a candidate for Sedation Dentistry. Dr. Alex Chavez and Dr. Keely Chavez are Certified to administer (oral conscious) sedation, commonly referred to as “Sleep Dentistry.”

Sedation Dentistry

Advantages to patients include:

• Treatment is completed when you are in a more relaxed mood.
• You will have less difficulty sitting through a lengthy procedure.
• Multiple treatments and full mouth restorations can occur at during the same visit.
• Less discomfort after treatment.

Pre-Operative Instructions

• Take regular medications unless specified by Physician or Dentist
• Do not eat or drink for 8 hours prior to dental appointment.
• Patient must be driven to the office by a responsible companion.
• No smoking or drinking alcohol for 8 hours prior to dental appointment.
• Sedative medications must be taken according to Dentists instructions.
• Patient must have NO chance of pregnancy.

Post-Operative Instructions

• Take all regular or prescribed medications as outlined by Physician or Dentist.
• No alcohol for 12 hours post-surgery.
• No driving for 12 hours post-surgery.
• Do not operate machinery for 12 hours post-surgery.
• Must have a responsible companion escort patient home and observe recovery for at least 4 hours.