If your phobia is so bad that you struggle to even come sit in the dental chair, we offer a more powerful alternative. With oral conscious sedation, you will take a sedative about an hour before your appointment, that will help you relax and put you into a dream like state. While you will remain awake and aware of your surroundings, most patients will not remember their appointment, but the effects will wear off relatively soon, and you will feel normal afterwards . With this option, you will need to arrange a ride to and from the dentist.