What Twilight Sedation?
Twilight Sedation is the most advanced form of dental sedation. It uses a combination of sedative and pain relieving drugs given intravenously to create a dream-like state of deep, calm relaxation for the entire duration of your dental procedure. During conscious Twilight or Sedation dentistry, the same treatment you would receive with traditional dentistry is conducted while you are in a “twilight sleep,” and breathing comfortably on your own. You will be aware of what is going on around you, and will be able to answer when spoken to and adjust your position if necessary. After the Procedure When you wake up you will usually have no memory of the noises, smells, needles or drilling, and feel like no time has passed at all! You will just feel like you’ve had a very deep and satisfying sleep. No pain, no discomfort and no fear! In addition, the recovery time is shorter than with general anesthesia, typically lasting 30 to 45 minutes after the procedure is complete. Patients are then rel
