Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

Just mention “the dentist” and some people break out into a cold sweat. Just the thought of the sound of the drill can cause quite a bit of anxiety in some people. But dental health is as important as physical health, you can’t avoid the dentist's office.

Sedation dentistry may be a good idea for you when the idea of the dentist causes stress and anxiety. What is sedation dentistry? It’s the use of medication and local anesthesia during dental procedures to help patients relax in a sleepy state; perfect for children or those with dental phobias.

Several medications are available to help create a more relaxed, comfortable dental visit. Some drugs control pain, some help you relax, and others put you into a conscious sedation state during dental treatment. The procedure itself, your anxiety level, allergies and your overall health will determine which avenue is best for you. The dentists at Dream Smile will work together with you to devise the best course of action for  your overall comfort.

Contact Dream Smile Dental and schedule a consultation to discuss concerns or to ask specific questions.
 

Several medications are available to help create more relaxed, comfortable dental visits. Some drugs control pain, some help you relax, and others put you into a deep sleep during dental treatment. You and your dentist can discuss many things when deciding which drugs to use for your treatment: the type of procedure, your overall health, history of allergies and your anxiety level. Working together you and the dentist can choose the most appropriate way to make your dental visit as comfortable as possible.

Providing you with high-quality, appropriate care and making your dental visit as comfortable as possible are top priorities for Dream Smile Dental. Advances in dental techniques and medications can reduce discomfort during dental visits. Sedatives can be administered before, during or after dental procedures.

Sedation dentistry is also called relaxation or sleep dentistry. Anti-anxiety medicines, such as nitrous oxide, or sedatives can help you relax during dental visits and often may be used along with local anesthetics. Dentists also can use these agents to induce "minimal or moderate sedation," so the patient achieves a relaxed state during treatment. At Dream Smile, the type of sedation we do is called oral conscious sedation.

Sedation Dentistry is effective and extremely safe. Our team and Sedation Dentists are specially trained to offer you sedation and closely monitor your progress during your dental treatment. Dream Smile Dental uses pain and anxiety control techniques to treat many patients safely every year. Understanding the range of choices that are available to relieve anxiety and discomfort makes you well-informed. If you have questions or concerns about your oral health care, don't hesitate to talk to us.

Going to the dentist can incite fear or worry for some people. The thought of needles or the high pitched sound of the dental drill may be enough to cause anxiety. This anxiety prevents many from making a dentist appointment. When the idea of the dentist causes stress and anxiety, then sedation dentistry may be a good idea for you.

Sedation dentistry is a term that refers to the use of anesthesia in order to put patients into a relaxed, sleep-like state. It is a way of keeping the patient calm and relaxed throughout the dental procedure. This is a wonderful solution for patients that exhibit dental phobias or for children because they have difficulty controlling their movements. Although many believe that sedation dentistry makes patients unconscious, this is not usually the case. In fact, most people are awake although they may not remember anything.

There are various sedation methods that could be used used: nitrous oxide-otherwise known as laughing gas, prescribed anti anxiety medication, or an oral sedative. The decision regarding which method to use will most likely depend on the dental treatment that is needed and the level of the patients’ anxiety. The dentist, with input from their patient, will determine the best option for each situation. Contact Dream Smile Dental and schedule a consultation in order to ask about any concerns or specific questions you may have.