It’s a common misconception that sedation is only suitable for patients needing oral surgery, such as wisdom tooth removal, emergency dental treatment, and jaw surgery. In reality, it can be used in various procedures, even non-invasive ones. Aside from helping alleviate anxiety in patients, especially young children, sedation can be administered to those requiring minor oral surgeries. Examples of these procedures include tooth extraction, root canal therapy, and placement of dental implants.
Even those who generally need dental fillings, scaling, and similar treatments can be sedated if they are too nervous about continuing. Sedation may also be given to patients requiring cosmetic procedures, including teeth whitening and veneers.