How does being sedated for a dental procedure work ?

Multiple levels: Sedation dental procedures starts with understanding the level of anxiety that the patient presents with. The fight or flight syndrome cannot be dismissed as unimportant. Metabolism increases blood sugar drops loss of cooperation increases. Simple sedation is homeopathic. Nitrous oxide and music/aroma therapy next. Oral amnesia and sleep tablets next. Intravenous medications and last general.

Pills or I.V.: For minor sedation, you can take pills, often 1 the night before, and then 1 or 2 before your dental visit. For longer procedures, or if you need to be sedated more deeply, you'll get an I.V. With a drug administered directly into your vein. Both work great for the right person & procedure. It really depends on what you need, what's being done, & what makes the most sense to you. Ask your dentist.