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Conscious sedation is a technique whereby patients undergo a drug-induced sleep of their consciousness but retain the ability to breath , maintain protective reflexes, and respond to verbal or light-pressure stimuli. We at Lakshmi dental care , Porur, primarily use conscious sedation in managing and treating anxious patients, but it is also valuable for treating dyskinesia , autism spectrum disorders etc. We administer nitrous oxide , a gas through inhalation or Midazolam I.V . using a certified anesthesiologist. anesthesiologist will remain throughout the procedure to make sure a full recovery from sedation. general anesthesia vs sedation: Both sedation and general anesthesia are used to help patients during dental treatments. They ease anxiety, prevent pain and ensure the safety of the procedure, as the British Columbia Dental Association explains. Both can make you feel drowsy, limit your coordination and affect your ability to remember the procedure, which is why you should always bring an escort to the dental office if you are undergoing sedation or anesthesia. Despite these similarities, sedation and anesthesia are not the same. Under sedation, you will feel relaxed and may fall into a light sleep, as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes. Often, your dentist refers to this as conscious sedation because you are awake, though in a state of depressed alertness. You will likely be able to maintain your own airway and respond to verbal or physical cues. This method of sedation is delivered through a face mask using nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, or it can be administered as an oral pill or via injection. As for general anesthesia (GA) patients are completely asleep throughout the procedure and won't remember the treatment afterward. GA requires hospital settings and we take the support of a nearby hospital . Lakshmi dental care provide General anesthesia to our patients using our collaborative partner hospitals.