{"id":620,"date":"2024-10-03T17:30:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T17:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/?p=620"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:35:56","slug":"reasons-not-to-sedation-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/03\/reasons-not-to-sedation-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons NOT to Get Sedation Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Close up of patient receiving treatment without sedation dentistry\" class=\"wp-image-621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image.png 526w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re nervous about your upcoming dental appointment or become uncomfortable when required to sit for too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">sedation dentistry<\/a> can be a wonderful accommodation. However, not everyone is a good candidate for this service. Certain factors can make sedation risky, and it\u2019s best to avoid complications when possible. Here are four good reasons <em>not <\/em>to receive dental sedation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. You\u2019re Pregnant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically speaking, it is possible to receive dental sedation when you\u2019re pregnant, but the conditions have to be very specific. Sedation during the first and third trimesters could negatively affect the fetus or induce premature labor. So while the second trimester is the safest time to receive sedation, dentists generally recommend waiting to get treatment that requires sedation until after your pregnancy when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. You\u2019re Allergic to the Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The various sedation techniques that dentists typically use involve a delicate balance of chemicals. If you\u2019re allergic to any of them, the last thing you want is to have them introduced to your system through sedation! Benzodiazepines are the most common medicine used in oral sedation, so let your dentist know if you\u2019re allergic to this \u2013 or any other! \u2013 substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3. You Have Chronic Respiratory Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral conscious sedation in particular is meant to slow down your breathing to help you relax. This is fine for healthy lungs; not so much for ones affected by bronchitis or asthma. It\u2019s simply too risky to take oral sedation in this case, and your dentist is likely to recommend alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4. You Had a Sip of Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol and medication don\u2019t mix well in general. If the medication is a sedative, such as oral conscious sedation, then you could experience dangerously low blood pressure or difficulty breathing. Try to remember not to drink any alcohol before your treatment, even to help soothe your nerves, but definitely let your dentist know if you had a sip or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental sedation can calm your anxiety and help you relax for treatment \u2013 or it could put your health at risk. The only way to know for sure is to talk to your dentist and be honest about your medical history. List off any allergies, prescriptions, and supplements, as well as any chronic or short-term issues. Your dentist wants to ensure your comfort, but also your safety. If there\u2019s a way they can secure both, they\u2019ll be sure to fill you in on your options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/meet-dr-howard.html\">Dr. Nelson Y. Howard<\/a> has nearly 40 years of experience in dentistry and is affiliated with several prestigious organizations. To make sure he can provide his patients with the best care possible, he continues to stay on top of emerging trends in dental technology and techniques \u2013 such as oral conscious sedation. If you\u2019re considering sedation dentistry for your upcoming treatment, Dr. Howard would be happy to meet with you to discuss the details. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> his office, call 760-599-6559.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re nervous about your upcoming dental appointment or become uncomfortable when required to sit for too long, sedation dentistry can be a wonderful accommodation. However, not everyone is a good candidate for this service. Certain factors can make sedation risky, and it\u2019s best to avoid complications when possible. 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