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Millions of people avoid going to the dentist because they are afraid of the pain that is associated with going to the dentist’s office. With sedation dentistry, patients can rest assured that their next visit to the dentist will be a good one. With sedation dentistry, the patient is given a mild sedative that will make them groggy and unaware of anything that is being done to their teeth. With sedation dentistry, it is possible to have both minor and major procedures performed. For example, patients that are apprehensive about the dentist can be sedated to have a tooth pulled, or sedation can be used to replace crowns and caps. When using sedation dentistry, patients will be able to return to normal activities in a very short period of time because the effects of the sedation medication do not last much longer than the dental procedure.