If there is one doctor visit universally dreaded across age groups, it is the visit to the dentist.  In fact many of us are willing to live with an aching tooth rather than schedule the much needed appointment with the dentist to deal with the pain. Dental anxiety affects many of us, old and young and can lead to foregoing of much needed dental care leading to severe dental problems later on in life. Medical science had fortunately found an easy solution to help patients deal with the fear that accompanies even routine dental procedures like teeth cleaning in the form of oral sedation.

Also referred to as sleep dentistry, oral sedation Columbus Ohio allows trained dentists to ensure their patients are able to relax and be comfortable during the dental procedure. The aim is to reduce anxiety levels and ensure the body is sufficiently relaxed that the patient is not able to experience much discomfort and pain during the procedure. The extent of oral sedation depends on the kind of dental procedure to be performed as well as the severity of the anxiety being experienced by the patient.

Oral Sedation Columbus Ohio is now commonly used by dentists to ensure patients are able to move away from a state of anxiety to a state of relaxation. However, just like any other form of sedation, there are some things to keep in mind before taking oral sedation

• It is not safe to drive when you are under the effect of oral sedation. Hence please ensure that you have someone to drop and pick you from the dentist after your dental procedure.
• Please share your medical history and details of any medical treatment undergoing including any medication that you are currently taking
• Let your dentist know if you suffer from any kind of allergies
• Also let the doctor know what food you have consumed since the morning since some foods might interfere or react with the oral sedative
• Any alcohol consumed before the visit
• Smoking habits if any

In addition the dentist might also ask you about medical history related to the family. Be sure to share all pertinent details with your dentist to ensure that he is able to make the right decision regarding the kind and extent of oral sedation to be administered. Oral sedations are generally administered through the mouth; they are either swallowed whole or placed under the tongue for more effective working. You will start feeling the effect within minutes as your body and mind start to relax and you feel your anxiety fading away.