Oral Conscious Sedation in Mooresville, NC – Dentistry Without the Stress

What Is Oral Conscious Sedation?

Oral conscious sedation involves taking a prescribed sedative pill (usually from the benzodiazepine family) about an hour before your procedure. The medication helps reduce anxiety, ease tension, and dull your awareness, allowing you to feel safe and comfortable while remaining awake.

You’ll remain conscious, able to respond to questions and instructions, but may not remember much of the procedure afterward, which is a benefit for many patients.

Who Can Benefit from Oral Conscious Sedation?

This sedation method is ideal for patients who:

• Experience moderate to severe dental anxiety or fear
  
• Have a strong gag reflex
  
• Require lengthy or complex dental procedures
  
• Are undergoing multiple treatments in one visit
  
• Have had traumatic dental experiences in the past
  
• Struggle to sit still for extended periods
  

Whether you're here for tooth extractions, dental implants, or even routine care that feels overwhelming, oral sedation can help make your visit much easier.

Benefits of Oral Conscious Sedation

• Taken in pill form — no needles or IVs needed
  
• Provides deeper relaxation than nitrous oxide
  
• Keeps you conscious, yet calm and carefree
  
• Minimizes discomfort, anxiety, and time perception
  
• Often makes procedures feel shorter and easier to manage
  
• Reduces the risk of panic or movement during treatment
  

You’ll need someone to drive you to and from your appointment, as the effects can last several hours.

What to Expect with Oral Sedation

Step 1: Pre-Sedation Consultation

We’ll review your medical history, current medications, and sedation goals. If you’re a good candidate, we’ll prescribe a sedative pill to take before your visit.

Step 2: Arrival & Monitoring

You’ll arrive with a companion and begin feeling the effects before treatment starts. Our team will monitor your heart rate, oxygen levels, and comfort throughout the procedure.

Step 3: Comfortable Treatment

You’ll remain deeply relaxed while we complete your treatment. Many patients remember little to nothing afterward.

Step 4: Post-Op Care & Recovery

You’ll rest at home after the appointment. Most people feel back to normal within a few hours, but it may take up to 24 hours for full alertness to return.

Is Oral Sedation Right for You?

Oral conscious sedation is extremely safe for most healthy adults and can be used across many procedures, from crowns and root canals to wisdom tooth removal or full mouth reconstruction.

For patients with higher sedation needs, we also offer IV sedation.

Why Choose Davidson & Burr for Sedation Dentistry?

• Personalized sedation planning for your comfort
  
• Gentle team with a deep understanding of dental anxiety
  
• Sedation is available for most services, from cleanings to surgery
  
• Advanced technology in a calm, welcoming environment
  
• Trusted by patients from Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius, and the Lake Norman region
  

We believe everyone deserves access to dental care that feels safe, comfortable, and judgment-free — and we’re here to help you achieve it.