Dental Procedures with Sedation: What to Expect
Learn which dental procedures commonly use sedation, the types of sedation available, and how to decide if sedation is right for you.
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Treatment & procedures
4articles in this category, part of the sedation dentistry blog.
Fasting before sedation dentistry
Learn why fasting is required before dental sedation, how long to avoid food and liquids, and what to expect on the day of your appointment.
Read guideSedation for Root Canal: Options and What to Expect
Learn which sedation methods are used for root canal therapy, how they differ, and what to expect before, during, and after treatment.
Read guideSedation for Wisdom Teeth Removal: What to Expect
Learn about sedation options for wisdom tooth extraction, including IV and oral sedation, recovery expectations, and when to contact your dentist.
Read guideTreatment & procedures questions
Which procedures are commonly done under sedation?
Wisdom tooth removal, implant placement, multiple extractions, root canal treatment and long restorative visits are the procedures most often scheduled with sedation. The choice depends on the length of the appointment, the complexity of the surgery and how much anxiety the patient brings to the chair. Read the full guide: Procedures with sedation.
Is sedation required for wisdom tooth removal?
No. Many wisdom teeth are removed with local anaesthesia alone. Sedation is offered when the teeth are impacted, the surgery is long, or anxiety makes the appointment unsafe to complete awake. The surgical difficulty and your medical history decide the plan, not the tooth alone. Read the full guide: Sedation for wisdom teeth.
What happens during the sedation appointment?
The team reviews your health history and fasting, places monitoring, starts the chosen sedation and titrates it until you are comfortable. Treatment proceeds while oxygen saturation and blood pressure are watched, and you recover in the office until you are stable enough to leave with an escort. Read the full guide: The sedation appointment.