Does your heart race or do your palms sweat when it’s time to visit the dentist? Maybe you have an upcoming procedure, but you’re worried about pain. No matter the reason, you might be a candidate for sedation dentistry. You can sit back and relax to enjoy your time in the dental chair; however, there’s a lot of misinformation about dental sedation. Contrary to common belief, you aren’t “put to sleep.” Here’s what sedation dentistry feels like.