Grab Dream Dental Smile RSS FeedGoing 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.
