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Sedation dentistry is a common and safe method for getting some people through a dentist appointment. Those who are scared of needles and drilling, those who react to certain smells associated with having cavities filled, crowns put on, or root canals performed, and even those who simply have mouths in bad shape so have a strong feeling of embarrassment during the visit are good candidates for sedation dentistry. Other instances in which it would be highly beneficial include when a patient is running a high fever, shows signs of great anxiety due to a traumatic dental experience in the past, has numbing problems, gag reflex problems or extremely sensitive teeth. Of course, anyone visiting the dentist who believes that sedation dentistry might be a good option to consider can discuss the pros and cons with his or her dentist.