What Happens to the Brain on Dental Sedatives?
Plenty of oral surgeries require the use of dental anesthetics. There are many different sedatives used in oral procedures, each with its own effects on the body. Sedatives keep the patient semi-conscious, while general anesthesia puts the patient in a fully unconscious state. But what goes on in the brain while the patient is under the […]
Safe and Effective Sedation: Caring for Special Needs Dental Patients
Patients who have special needs face certain challenges when it comes to dental healthcare. When it comes time for a visit to a local oral surgeon, some special needs patients have difficulty sitting through the procedure. Whether their difficulty cooperating is due to a lack of communication skills, sensitivities to sensory stimuli, or behavioral challenges, […]