Sedation dentistry involves the use of medications to help patients relax during dental procedures. Dental sedation can help patients suffering from various levels of dental anxiety and phobia to have a pleasant experience during their appointment. There are various other situations besides dental anxiety in which sedation may be a good option as well. Some of these include difficulty keeping your mouth open for long periods of time, extensive or more complex treatment needs, or simply a desire to minimize time in the chair and the number of visits to completion. Sedation dentistry is also a routinely used and ideal option for wisdom teeth extractions in young patients.