Will my child be awake during treatment if a dental sedative is used?

There are different types of sedation used in dentistry. Depending on the method of sedation used during your child's procedure, they may or may not be awake. For example, to alleviate dental anxiety during minor procedures, your child will likely be administered nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas," which will keep them conscious but relaxed. For complex procedures or surgeries, your child will likely be administered a heavier sedation option, which will make them unconscious and deeply relaxed while undergoing complex treatment.