Sedation dentistry uses medication to manage dental anxiety, ranging from minimal (nitrous oxide) to moderate (oral/IV sedation). It’s distinct from general anesthesia; most forms are “conscious ...

The “Pioneer Woman” apparently has a high pain tolerance! Ree Drummond took to her Instagram Story over the weekend to share details about a dental procedure she underwent earlier in the week. “I am ...

Ree Drummond, star of The Pioneer Woman, truly entered a wild frontier of oral healthcare when she opted to have a wisdom tooth pulled with no sedation whatsoever. According to People, on New Year's ...

Ree Drummond shared why she was “elated” to go without sedation for a recent wisdom tooth removal. “It made me feel alive,” she said. The experience reminded her of her only “natural childbirth.” The ...

Conscious sedation means you remain awake during the procedure unlike general anesthesia which puts you to sleep. You will receive medications for both pain and relaxation. We administer these ...

When a patient undergoes conscious sedation, they are given pain and relaxation medications via an intravenous (IV) line in the arm. Unlike general anesthesia, the patient remains awake throughout the ...

If you haven’t read part one of this two-part article, I suggest reading it now to glean the full scope of its message as it applies to part two. Comfort for the patient during dental procedures is ...