You remain awake or very sleepy throughout the entire procedure and are able to breathe on your own, but you will feel a great sense of relaxation. Patients taking oral prescription medication typically recover from Anxiolysis sedation within a few hours after the procedure is complete, and if using only nitrous oxide gas, typically can return to your normal activities immediately. Moderate Sedation — Moderate sedation is used for patients with moderate to high dental anxiety, or for patients that have difficulty getting numb, have a heavy gag reflex, or during longer procedures. Many times what may take multiple appointments can be completed in a single visit. With oral conscious sedation, you will be given a prescription medication to take the night before your treatment so you can get a good night’s rest. You'll have a companion bring you to the office where you will take a second sedative medication which will allow you to remain awake throughout your procedure, but in a deep state of relaxation. You will likely feel like you were sleeping through the procedure. After the procedure your friend or companion will take you home will you will rest comfortably.