Sleep Dentistry in Fort Worth

A visit to the dentist is not always fun, yet it is an essential part of life. If you find that the idea of visiting the dentist or going through a dental procedure fills you with fear and anxiety, then Anastasia Orakwue, DDS, MHS may recommend a form of sedation to help ease the anxiety and make you feel comfortable enough to receive the dental care you need.

Sleep Dentist, Sedation Dentist Near Me, Fort Worth 76132

Many people can feel afraid when they are facing a dental procedure. Fortunately, oral sedation can help. Oral sedation is a medication given by a dentist to make a patient calm during dental procedures such as extractions, root canals, and fillings. Oral sedation is a mild sedative that will make patients feel very relaxed and a little sleepy.

Oral Sedation in Fort Worth

Oral sedation is not a painkiller. The dentist will still inject painkiller medication to numb the gums near the procedure area to keep it pain-free. Oral sedation is great for adults who experience a lot of fear and anxiety at the dentist's office.

Oral sedation comes in liquid or pill form. The medication starts to work in about 20 minutes, so it is normally taken when the patient arrives at the dentist's office.

It is normal for patients to seem incoherent afterward. When the oral medication wears off, patients may not remember what happened during the procedure.

If you would like an anxiety-free experience, please call our office at 817-926-5556 to make an appointment. can explain what the procedure is and how you will be sedated. Our office puts a top priority on the safety of our patients. Call today.