Back in the 70s, sedation dentistry was commonplace. When several deaths were reported, most doctors stopped using it and you didn’t hear about it for several decades. Thus, this “new” sedation dentistry is really not new at all. Personally, I don’t endorse it, as I have found ways to treat my patients with minimal pain. Plus, I don’t like the idea of knocking out a patient for several hours to do backlogged dental work. Sure, it’s great money for the dentist, but the slackness of the unconscious jaw makes it very difficult to ensure that the bite will be correct after the treatment. An incorrect bite can lead to headaches, neck aches, indigestion and other health problems.
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