Many patients are fearful of dental treatment. Dr. Segal is trained and licensed in Conscience Sedation.
With the safest techniques, Dr. Segal can make your treatment very comfortable. The fear of pain can be eliminated.
What is Conscious Sedation?
This type of sedation induces an altered state of consciousness
that minimizes pain and
discomfort through the use of an I.V. Patients, with conscious sedation you are usually
are able to speak and
respond to verbal cues throughout the procedure,
communicating any
discomfort they experience to Dr. Segal. Usually there is some loss of memory of the procedure.
What happens after treatment?
Written
postoperative care instructions are
given to you to
take home. You should not drive a vehicle,
operate dangerous
equipment or make any important decisions for
at least 24 hours after
receiving conscious sedation. A follow-up
phone call usually is
made by Dr. Segal to check on
the your condition
and answer any remaining questions.
Can I have General Anesthesia?
Yes, for some very complex procedures, or if you are highly anxious, we have an anesthesiologist in the office to place you asleep under general anesthesia.
We can discuss options of anesthesia with the goal of selecting the one right for you. If you have any questions just give us a call.