Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the Benefits?

A: It allows you to comfortably undergo everything from a simple cleaning to extensive concerns. One of the additional benefits is that the medicine has an amnesia quality, which for most patients, tends to prevent almost any memory of the visit.

Allows more treatment to be provided in a shorter time, which could decrease total number of visits.

It enhances effectiveness of anesthetic.
It decreases gagging.
It decreases joint and muscle soreness.

Q: What is It?

A: The medicine is called Triazolam. It is a small blue pill taken about 1 hour before your visit. This tablet has been prescribed over 10 million times per year, by physicians, for patient's use at home. The drug has almost no side effects or interaction with other medicines you may currently be taking.

Q: Is it safe?

A: Oral Sedation Dentistry protocols have been used safely for over 30 years with millions of dental procedures. Before starting any treatments, your doctor will review your medical history and explain how Sedation Dentistry can work for you. During treatment we constantly monitor each patient with a computerized pulse oximeter, which measures heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation. We also have a reversal agent on hand that reverses the effect of the medicine in less than 30 seconds. We have treated numerous patients safely and comfortably. Dr. Ghodsi wants you to feel good about going forward towards a healthy, new smile.

Q: Am I Really Asleep?

A: Most patients do tend to fall asleep, however you can still respond to verbal commands. Even the most apprehensive patients have been ecstatic with the results.

Q: Will I feel any pain?

A: Most patients feel no discomfort whatsoever during their treatment and feel surprisingly good afterwards.

Q: Will I be totally relaxed?

A: You'll receive just enough sedation so that you'll be completely unaware of the treatment, as you would if you were asleep.

Q: Will I remember anything?

A: At the end of the treatment, you'll have little or no memory of your dental visit.

Q: Will I be groggy after my treatment is over?

A: You will feel just fine. For most patients, the effects last between 2-4 hours. Therefore, for your safety, we do require that you have a family member or friend drive you home.

Q: Will my insurance cover treatment?

A: We'll review your insurance coverage and, if necessary, make financial arrangements to insure you get the dental care you need.

Q: Who is a Candidate?

A: Adults who haveÖ

high fear of visiting the dentist
had traumatic dental experiences
difficulty getting numb
a bad gag reflex
very sensitive teeth
limited time to complete their dental care complex dental problems

Adults whoÖ

hate needles and shots
hate noises, smells and tastes associated with dental care
are afraid and embarrassed about their teeth