Delaying dental treatment because of anxiety is surprisingly common. It doesn’t have to be, with the services of a sedation dentist. If you need dental care, but are too afraid to go to the dentist, or if you’re facing extensive treatment that will require several appointments, conscious sedation, administered by an experienced sedation dentist like Dr. Rooney, can help.
After reviewing your medical history, if Dr. Rooney determines that you are a candidate for conscious sedation, she will give you a pill to take one hour prior to your appointment. You will need a driver to take you to and from the dental office. The pill will quickly relax and calm you. We may administer a second pill at our office, if necessary. You will settle comfortably in an operatory chair, and we will monitor your vital signs while you doze during treatment. You will be able to respond to commands and answer questions but probably won’t remember what happened the following day. Conscious sedation allows anxious or fearful patients to visit the dentist. It also allows a sedation dentist, such as Dr. Rooney, to complete multiple treatments in just one appointment. You sit back and relax while we restore your smile.
Contact Dr. Dorothy A. Rooney’s Northeast Philadelphia dentist office to discover if conscious sedation is right for you. Visit the conscious oral sedation entry in our library for more details.