What’s the Difference Between Being ‘Asleep’ and Sedation Dentistry?

dentist puts inhalation sedative mask on his patient.

Picture this: you’ve been putting off a dental procedure for months, and a friend tells you, “Don’t worry, they’ll just put you to sleep.” It sounds simple enough, but “being put to sleep” and sedation dentistry are actually two very different experiences, and understanding that difference could change everything about how you approach your next […]