Dental Sedation in Smyrna

At Divine Dental Of Smyrna, we believe every patient deserves a calm and supportive dental experience. Oral sedation dentistry uses carefully prescribed medication taken before your appointment to help you feel deeply relaxed throughout your visit. This approach is ideal for patients who experience anxiety, fear, or discomfort during dental care.

Our team carefully tailors oral sedation based on your medical history, comfort level, and the type of treatment being performed to ensure a safe and stress-free experience.

Oral sedation involves taking a prescribed medication prior to your dental appointment to promote relaxation and ease anxiety. While you remain awake and able to respond, many patients feel drowsy and have little memory of the procedure once treatment is complete.

Oral sedation allows you to feel calm and comfortable while still maintaining protective reflexes. After your visit, the effects gradually wear off, though you will need a trusted adult to drive you home.

Benefits of oral sedation:

• Helps reduce mild to severe dental anxiety
• Promotes a calm and relaxed state during treatment
• Allows multiple procedures to be completed in one visit
• No needles required for sedation delivery
• Safe when prescribed and monitored appropriately

Oral sedation may be recommended for patients who need additional support during dental treatment. This option is commonly used for:

• Patients with moderate to severe dental anxiety
• Individuals undergoing longer or more involved procedures
• Patients who have difficulty sitting still for extended periods
• Those with a strong gag reflex or heightened sensitivity
• Patients who have had negative dental experiences in the past

Because oral sedation affects alertness, a responsible adult must accompany you to and from your appointment.

Oral sedation dentistry may be a good option if you:

• Feel nervous or fearful before dental visits
• Avoid dental care due to anxiety
• Need several treatments completed efficiently
• Experience discomfort despite local anesthesia
• Want a more relaxed dental experience overall

Before recommending oral sedation, our team will review your health history, medications, and comfort goals to ensure this option is appropriate for you.