Sedation dentistry information
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Conscious Sedation/Anesthesia
For some, going to the dentist can be a frightening experience. How many times have you wished that you
could just sleep right through your appointment? Well, there is a solution at the office of Dr. Rabice.
It is called dental conscious sedation/anesthesia
because with this technique you are aware of where you are,
you maintain your protective reflexes, but you are
so relaxed that you are no longer focused on your surroundings.
Dental Oral Conscious Sedation/Anesthesia
Oral conscious sedation is administered orally in
the form of a pill. With oral administration medicine is taken by mouth about 1 hour before the procedure.
The sedative effect of the pill can last for hours depending on the medication used. The exact effect
of the pill is difficult to determine and it is not as safe or predictable as the intravenous (IV) form of
conscious sedation.
Dental Intravenous (IV) Conscious
Sedation/Anesthesia
IV sedation is safer than oral sedation and is predictable. The exact dose for each patient is determined through a method called titration, where medication is given slowly to the patient until the desired level of sedation/anesthesia is reached.
Also there are medications to reverse the sedation. This
is a safeguard that is not available using oral
conscious sedation. Dr. Rabice is one of a few dentists certified in New York state to perform dental inhalation sedation/anesthesia, conscious oral sedation/anesthesia and dental IV
sedation/anesthesia. He is member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesia.
Call For a Free Consultation at (315) 732-3515. Contact us if you or a loved one would like to
schedule an appointment or receive more information
about our office or procedures.
When you arrive in our office, you will be escorted into the comfort room, covered with a thick, warm blanket and placed on a monitor to watch your vital signs. After you are comfortable Dr. Rabice and the experienced clinical team at Louis Rabice DDS
will take care of your
dental needs.
When your treatment is completed your companion will return you home to
finish your comfortable, relaxing day.
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