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 conditions yo…

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 v…

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 br…