Sedation Dentistry
Releaving Anxiety
How Sedation Dentistry Works
Sedation dentistry can help you get the dental care you need while feeling very comfortable, especially if you feel anxious about visiting the dentist. If you have hesitated going to the dentist for a long time, sedation dentistry could be the right choice.
Sedation Dentistry involves the use of an oral or intravenous sedative, or the inhalation of nitrous oxide-infused medicated air. This method is extremely safe, allowing you to remain awake while feeling deeply relaxed. During sedation, patients can still communicate with the dentist, yet they experience very little discomfort, or anxiety due to their state of relaxation.
Who Is Best Suited For Sedation Dentistry?
People who have…
- anxiety about going to the dentist
- problems getting numb
- uncontrollable gagging
- teeth sensitive to hot cold or touch
- unusual dental problems
- little spare time for treatment
Oral Sedation
Conscious oral sedation gently guides you into a serene state of mind, making it one of the safest and most accessible methods of sedation dentistry. Your dentist will prescribe a medication to ensure you feel completely at ease and thoroughly relaxed throughout your visit.
Many clients often find they have little to no recollection of their dental appointments. Oral sedation presents an ideal solution for a variety of dental procedures. Picture having your cleanings, fillings, and crowns completed in a single visit within a safe, comfortable, and relaxing atmosphere. Plus, you’ll feel fully revitalized by the following day.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous Oxide Gas, commonly known as laughing gas, serves as a highly effective agent for patients undergoing dental procedures. Whether utilized independently or alongside conscious oral sedation, it ensures that patients remain comfortable and at ease. The gas is delivered through a cozy mask fitted over the nose, allowing the patient to experience a soothing level of sedation within 30 seconds to several minutes. Once the treatment is complete, pure oxygen is administered for about five minutes, effectively reversing the sedative effects. Patients who may have felt anxious moments prior to the procedure find themselves calm and relaxed almost immediately.