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Wisdom Teeth: Pictures, Symptoms, Surgery, & Pain Relief

Ask The Dentist

For dental work, you typically have 3 levels of sedation to request: minimal, moderate, and deep sedation. Oral sedatives (MODERATE): Valium (diazepam) is the most common oral sedative for moderate sedation during dental work. Your dentist or oral surgeon will perform a full oral exam, including x-rays.