Sedation Dentistry And Dental Anxiety Elimination
If you are suffering from dental anxiety thanks to advancements in sedation dentistry you no longer have to fear going to the dentist. Your oral health is vitally important especially because
it is connected to your overall health. Also, to learn more about what sedation dentistry entails as well as the different types of sedation that we offer please read the upcoming paragraphs:
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry comes in many forms and the type of sedation that is administered to a patient by our doctor really depends on the patient’s comfort level as well ad the type of dental procedure that needs to be done. To better understand sedation, review the different types below:
Different Types of Sedation
- Oral Sedation: This is sedation in pill form, taken about an hour before your appointment, which can reduce your anxiety and help ease pain. It can make you groggy and drowsy, thus requiring a ride to and from your appointment.
- Nitrous Oxide: Also known as “laughing gas,” nitrous is administered in the office by a general dentist just prior to your procedure, and it wears off within minutes so that you can drive yourself home.
- Local Anesthetic: This is used to help relieve severe pain, such as during highly invasive procedures and emergency situations, and it can be injected directly into painful areas.
Schedule Your Consultation
Now that you have a better understanding of sedation dentistry please don’t hesitate to contact our office to set up a consultation. This will allow you to meet with our doctor so that he can work with you to determine which form of sedation would best suit your needs.