{"id":180,"date":"2013-02-28T07:39:36","date_gmt":"2013-02-28T07:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=180"},"modified":"2026-09-07T19:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T19:56:25","slug":"what-is-oral-conscious-sedation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/what-is-oral-conscious-sedation\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Oral Conscious Sedation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/happy-lady-with-pill-small-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman holds a small white tablet between her fingers while looking toward the camera. She holds an open medication bottle in her other hand.\" class=\"wp-image-181\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666;width:200px;height:auto\" title=\"oral conscious sedation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/happy-lady-with-pill-small-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/happy-lady-with-pill-small-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/happy-lady-with-pill-small.jpg 1498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some patients, going to the dentist takes courage. Sometimes that\u2019s because of one or more bad experiences in the past. Other times it\u2019s because of neck, back, or jaw pain. Whatever the cause, no dentist ever wants their patients to avoid care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Oral Conscious Sedation Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why many dentists offer a service called <strong>oral conscious sedation<\/strong>. The point of <strong>oral conscious sedation<\/strong> is to create a soothing sense of relaxation in patients without putting them fully to sleep. Being able to respond to questions during a procedure is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oral conscious sedation<\/strong> isn\u2019t the only kind of sedation that can help patients find this balance, but it is one of the most popular. It works using a simple, prescription medication to create feelings of relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many dentists will have you wait to take your pill until you\u2019ve arrived at the office. Then, when the medication has taken effect and you\u2019re seated comfortably in your doctor\u2019s dental chair, your procedure will begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For patients who will be using <strong>oral conscious sedation<\/strong>, it\u2019s important to have someone with you at your appointment to drive you home. The effects of <strong>oral conscious sedation<\/strong> take time to wear off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience Greater Relaxation; Call Our Office Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular dental visits are important for a wide variety of reasons, the most important being to support your health and well-being. If you have put off care because of anxiety or discomfort, a dentist who offers <strong>oral conscious sedation<\/strong> can help you move beyond those to get the help you need. Improved oral health is in your future!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For some patients, going to the dentist takes courage. Sometimes that\u2019s because of one or more bad experiences in the past. Other times it\u2019s because of neck, back, or jaw pain. Whatever the cause, no dentist ever wants their patients to avoid care. How Does Oral Conscious Sedation Work? 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