Comfort & Sedation
If dental visits make you uneasy, you are far from alone. Oral sedation is a prescribed medication taken by mouth before your appointment, so you remain awake and able to respond but feel calm and relaxed throughout treatment at our Titusville office.
Oral sedation involves taking a prescribed sedative by mouth, in pill or liquid form, before your appointment. It helps you feel relaxed and less aware of the procedure while you stay conscious and able to respond to the dentist.
It can be used for routine visits as well as longer or more involved treatment, and it is always combined with local anesthetic where the procedure calls for numbing.
Most people feel drowsy, calm and unconcerned about what is happening. Many patients remember little of the procedure afterwards, which can make the experience feel shorter and easier.
Because the medication continues to work for some hours, you will need a responsible adult to drive you to and from your appointment and to stay nearby while it wears off.
Oral sedation is often considered for wisdom tooth removal, tooth extractions and root canal treatment, and for any procedure that tends to raise anxiety.
Whether sedation is offered for younger patients depends on the child and the treatment; please ask us directly if you are considering it for a child.
Before recommending oral sedation, Dr. Farah reviews your medical history and current medications to confirm it is appropriate for you, and gives you clear instructions to follow before and after your visit.
The cost of sedation depends on the procedure and the medication used. We are glad to explain the costs clearly before treatment so you can decide without surprises.
Considering Oral Sedation?
Start with a relaxed conversation about your goals and options.
Benefits
A calmer state of mind can make it easier to attend the care you have been putting off.
Patients often report feeling more at ease and less aware of the sounds and sensations of treatment.
The sedative is simply taken by mouth; local anesthetic is still used where numbing is needed.
Many people remember little of their appointment afterwards, which can make future visits feel less daunting.
Is it right for you?
Every mouth is different. Your exam is where we confirm the right option for you.
What to expect
Dr. Farah reviews your medical history and medications to confirm oral sedation is a safe choice for you.
You receive your prescription and written instructions, including timing, what to eat or avoid, and arranging a companion to drive you.
You take the sedative as directed, arrive with your companion and settle in while it takes effect; our team monitors you throughout treatment.
Your companion drives you home, and you rest for the remainder of the day while the medication wears off.
Cost & insurance
Every plan and every mouth is different, so we confirm your coverage and explain your estimated portion before treatment begins. When you schedule, have your insurance details ready and we’ll verify eligibility for you.
Delta Dental PPO · DHA (Dental Health Alliance) Plans · Cigna Dental Plans · GEHA. We file all PPO plans as a courtesy.
Questions
No. You stay awake and able to respond, but you feel deeply relaxed, and many patients remember little of the procedure afterwards.
Yes. Because the sedative affects alertness for several hours, you must have a responsible adult drive you to and from your appointment. Please do not drive, work or make important decisions for the rest of the day.
For appropriate patients it has a long record of safe use in dentistry. Dr. Farah reviews your health history and medications beforehand to confirm it is suitable, and our team monitors you during treatment.
Usually, yes, if the procedure requires numbing. Oral sedation calms anxiety but does not numb the area, so local anesthetic is still used, and most people find it far easier to receive while relaxed.
The cost depends on the procedure and medication, and coverage varies by plan. We will explain the cost before treatment, check your insurance benefits, and CareCredit and Cherry financing are available. Call (321) 269-3802 to talk it through.
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Book a visit and we’ll examine, explain your options clearly, and help you choose what’s right for you, with no pressure.