The best part about oral sedation for dental treatment is that it has few side effects.
Sedation dentistry is one of the best tools that pediatric dentists have at their disposal. For kids who are very anxious and either don’t want to open their mouths or can’t sit still when required, oral sedation is an excellent and low-risk option. The best part about oral sedation is that it differs from IV and other forms of sedation because your child is awake the entire time.
Always a welcoming and comfortable experience for my adult son with IDD. He’s been coming to this office for many years now, and he no longer has anxiety with dental work anymore.
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Had a really bad experience with my dentist when I was younger. It was about 25 years since I went back to the dentist. My mouth was bad and DR Huffman fixed my teeth and have been going back for 20+ years. The staff are very friendly and my hygienist is very nice and gentle. I don’t even sweat in the chair anymore.
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The entire team was professional, compassionate, and highly informative, which gave me great confidence in my care. I truly appreciated the attention to detail and the genuine concern they showed for their patients. I would highly recommend the Dental Anesthesia Center to anyone looking for exceptional care and a positive experience.
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Dr. Hoffmann and all the staff are very professional, friendly, and they make the entire process go comfortably and smoothly!
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Few Side Effects
The best part about oral sedation is that it has very few side effects. Dizziness, headache, nausea, and sometimes mouth dryness are about as complex as symptoms get for some children. As with any medication, an allergic reaction may occur, but oral sedation is a nearly side-effect-free alternative to other dental sedation methods.
Oral sedation usually lasts long enough to get through simple procedures. Once the medication wears off, your child will be ready to go home.
Safe and Problem-Free
Even though oral sedation is, for most children, problem-free, your pediatric dentist will be trained to know what signs to look for to spot trouble. Throughout the procedure, your child will be closely watched for any signs of issues.
The most common medications for children are Chloral Hydrate, Triclofos Sodium, and Midazolam. The medications are just enough to take the edge off and allow your little one to sleep but not enough to cause genuine concern.
There is no such thing as sedation that doesn’t come with any side effects or risks, but oral sedation for kids is about as safe as possible. Except for rare allergic reactions, your child will be comfortable throughout their procedure and ready to go home without any negative recollection of their dental procedure.
Oral Sedation for Your Child
At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We believe patients should have sufficient information to make educated decisions about their oral health, treatment options, and choice of sedation dentists in St. Louis.
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