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We Are Pleased To Offer Our Patients The Option Of Comfortable, Safe, And Effective Sedation Dentistry. Patients Who Benefit From Sedation Dentistry Have:
A fear or anxiety of being at the dentist
A hard time sitting still for long periods of time
A hard time getting (and staying) Numb from Anesthetics
Sedation Dentistry allows your doctor to provide a variety of dental treatments safely and comfortably for patients who experience anxiety when visiting the dentist. There are Several benefits to Sedation Dentistry, including: No Memory of undergoing the procedure, No sense of Time while under sedation, No Sense of Smell or Sound and/or No Fear or Anxiety during the treatment. Patients who have undergone a procedure using sedation dentistry will tell you it is a simple, relaxing way to experience dentistry.
Anxiolysis is the lightest form of sedation dentistry and is often used for patients with mild anxiety, longer procedures, or more complex situations. Mild sedation is usually administered orally. You remain awake or very sleepy throughout the entire procedure and are able to breathe on your own, but you will feel a great sense of relaxation. Patients typically recover from anxiolysis sedation within a few hours after the procedure is complete. Nitrous oxide inhalation (laughing gas) is another form of mild to moderate sedation that results in relaxation during treatment.
Used for patients with moderate dental anxiety and for patients who need longer or more complex procedures, conscious sedation often refers to the use of light IV sedation. With conscious sedation, you will remain awake throughout your procedure, but will be in a deep state of relaxation. It is recommended that patients who receive conscious sedation have a parent, spouse, or friend accompany them to appointments because it can take several hours for the sedative to wear off and driving may be unsafe.
Patients receiving deep sedation go between consciousness and unconsciousness during their dental procedure. Patients often have no recollection of the treatment and are unable to respond to commands even if they are awake at times during the procedure. It is recommended that patients who receive deep sedation have a parent, spouse, or friend accompany them to appointments because it can take several hours for the sedative to wear off and driving may be unsafe.
As a new dental patient, there are a few things you should bring to your appointment to ensure that your visit goes smoothly.
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the most frequently used method for easing mild to moderate anxiety. Recovery is quick so you can resume your normal activities immediately.
We provide intravenous sedation depending on the type of procedure.
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Contact Us To To Schedule A Consultation, Learn More About Sedation Dentistry, And Find Out Which Sedation Dentistry Method May Be Right For You.
As a new dental patient, there are a few things you should bring to your appointment to ensure that your visit goes smoothly.
Call us to schedule an appointment. Our team will be able to provide you with all the necessary information you need to know before your visit.
You’ll have to fill out some paperwork, either online or at the clinic’s office. This will include personal and medical history, insurance information, and contact information.
On the day of the appointment, meet the dentist and discuss your dental history. They may perform an oral examination and take x-rays if needed.
Based on your oral examination and dental history, the dentist will develop a dental plan for you, which may include regular cleanings and checkups, restorative procedures, and other treatments.
Schedule regular checkups with your dentist, as recommended by their dental plan, to maintain good oral health.
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