Sedation is a process used to establish a relaxed, easy, and calm state through the use of sedatives. Oral sedation dentistry maintains a level of consciousness in the patient for safety and cooperation. Regardless of the type of sedation dentistry you receive, it is important to have a responsible caregiver accompany you to the procedure. The caregiver should drive you home after the procedure is complete and stay with you for an additional two to four hours at home.
How You May Feel
Most patients remember nothing about their treatment. A few will remember a little, usually at the end of the appointment when we are getting them ready to go home. You will need someone to bring you to our office on the day of your sedation appointment and you MUST have someone take you home afterwards.
Safety of Sedation
The reason that we use oral sedation is because of its safety. We use monitoring equipment to monitor your pulse and blood pressure. You’ll be done before you know it, completely unaware of the time passing, totally relaxed.
Dr. Kenneth Beard graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1971. He received his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) in 1988. Dr. Beard is proud to be apart of the prestigious, and world renowned Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Studies where he continues his education to provide the best dental techniques and service to his patients. Dr. Beard has a special interest in the art of Cosmetic Dentistry, dental implants and full mouth reconstruction.
Dr. Beard has been in practice since 1971, and established his private practice in 1973. He is proud to have his son Brian, join his practice in 1993.
Sedation is a process used to establish a relaxed, easy, and calm state through the use of sedatives. Oral sedation dentistry maintains a level of consciousness in the patient for safety and cooperation. Regardless of the type of sedation dentistry you receive, it is important to have a responsible caregiver accompany you to the procedure. The caregiver should drive you home after the procedure is complete and stay with you for an additional two to four hours at home.