Before the Procedure

Tell Dr. Guzman:

If you are or could be pregnant What medicines are you taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.  During the days before your procedure: Tell Dr. Guzman about allergies or health …

Conscious sedation is used to minimize anxiety and augment analgesia with the local anesthetic of the surgeon or dentist.

You may receive the medicine through an intravenous line (IV, in a vein) or a shot into a muscle. You will begin to feel drowsy and relaxed …

Conscious sedation is usually safe. However, if you are given too much of the medicine, problems with your breathing may occur. A healthcare provider will be watching you during the whole procedure.

Providers always have special equipment to help you with your …