Are you afraid of the dentist? Does going to the dentist cause you anxiety?
Do not worry, you are not alone, many people suffer from “fear of the dentist”.
Many people suffer from anxiety and fear when visiting the dentist because they associate it with unpleasant and painful feelings. The stressful situation that the patient experiences at that moment is harmful to both the patient and the dentist, who cannot perform the procedure in optimal conditions.
Conscious sedation is a procedure in which a combination of medications is administered intravenously to relax, calm, and eliminate panic, fear, and feelings of discomfort.
The patient is awake the entire time and able to communicate with the dentist, but does not experience discomfort, does not feel fear, and is unaware of the passage of time and pain.
Intravenous conscious sedation is a safe anesthetic because the patient never loses consciousness and breathes on his/her own. Sedation is always performed under the supervision of an anesthesiologist who ensures that vital signs always remain within safe limits.
