Sedation Dentistry: Plan for Comfort and Safety
Practical information to help you prepare questions and understand your next step.

Original publication: 2014-10-31.
Tell Us What Makes Dental Visits Difficult
Anxiety, a difficult past experience, or concerns about a long procedure can be discussed before treatment. Clear explanations and a plan for breaks may help alongside other comfort measures.
Discuss Appropriate Options
Rudnick Dentistry offers nitrous oxide and oral sedation. Dr. Rudnick reviews your health history before recommending an option. Sedation is not suitable for everyone and does not promise sleep or complete loss of memory.
Follow Your Personal Instructions
Ask about food, medicines, an escort, and recovery. Monitoring includes pulse oximetry and blood pressure checks. Do not take or change medication based on a website article.
Understand the Treatment Plan
Review the proposed procedure, sedation cost, alternatives, and aftercare. Your appointment request starts a conversation; it is not confirmation that sedation can be provided at a particular visit.
Your Next Step
Share your concerns and health history before selecting a comfort option.
Dental comfort and sedation options.
Appointment requests are confirmed by our team. This article does not replace an individual examination.