What Happens to the Brain on Dental Sedatives?
Plenty of oral surgeries require the use of dental anesthetics. There are a number of 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 […]
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, […]