What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Your dental team at NuWave Dental & Orthodontics understands that many patients are hesitant about dental visits near 60561 due to anxiety or fears. Different levels of sedation allow your dentist to treat you in a manner that you find comfortable. Dr. Anas Najjar will assess your treatment options and recommend a level of sedation that will allow you to relax during your procedure. An in depth consultation prior to administering sedation helps to optimize the long-term outcome for your procedure while assuming a minimal risk for complications.

Conscious / Twilight Sedation

Conscious sedation helps reduce anxiety, discomfort, and pain during procedures. Your dentist offers conscious sedation for patients who feel anxious or panicked during their dental procedures at NuWave Dental & Orthodontics. It relaxes and minimizes discomfort the patients. Some patients feel drowsiness and relaxed, and may feel a tingling sensation throughout their body, especially in your arms, legs, hands, and feet.

Oral Sedation

NuWave Dental & Orthodontics offers oral sedation in Darien, IL for patients who prefer a more moderate level of sedation. Some patients are given oral medications that are administered directly to the affected area while dental work is performed. Others may be put in a deeper state of relaxation, but will still be able to respond to light stimulation. Patients may feel drowsy and fall asleep during the procedure. Those who choose to be sedated are required to follow a few pre-procedural recommendations and have a driver available to assist them on the day of their procedure.