Sedation dentistry provides a comfortable experience for patients who fear dental offices or those needing complex and extensive treatments. Avoiding crucial dental procedures can be harmful to your oral health. At Whitlow Dental Care, we provide the suitable sedation techniques appropriate for your condition.
A sedation dentist is a dental professional who has received special training in both oral sedation and conscious sedation.
A sedation dentist can help improve the effectiveness of dental treatments in several ways, including the following:
Dental phobia and anxiety affect a large number of people around the globe. The reasons may include a previous bad experience or unfounded fears. The primary benefit of sedation techniques is that they can help you remain calm during your procedures.
Sedative medications help keep you relaxed and comfortable during lengthy and extensive dental surgeries. Pain can be distressing and nerve-wracking for many people. Sedation can help patients with low pain tolerance, sensitive teeth, or compulsive gag reflexes. Besides this, a calm mind will enhance your overall comfort during your dental treatments.
Sedation dentistry is a safe procedure with minimal side effects administered by specialists. Most dental professionals have the necessary expertise to manage laughing gas sedation. However, additional training is required to direct IV and oral sedation. Hence you can rest assured that the sedation is done by trusted, competent, and trained professionals.
Your recovery time can be relatively quick based on the sedation dentistry method you choose. Nitrous oxide gas will wear off instantly after you stop breathing it. But the effects of IV and oral sedation will need more time to wear off completely. However, you will fully recover after a good night’s rest.
The kind of sedation for your condition will depend on your fears, anxiety, and the nature of your treatment. Luckily, there are several alternatives for you to decide from, including:
Nitrous oxide is the most standard type of sedation technique. Before the treatment, we will place a mask over your nose and ask you to inhale it. Laughing gas takes effect quickly, calming your nerves, reducing anxiety, and increasing pain tolerance. Its effects also wear off immediately.
Oral sedation includes taking a prescribed pill before your procedure to reduce stress. Usually, you are required to take medicine an hour before treatment. You will be fully awake and responsive during treatment but a little tired.
Intravenous (IV) sedation helps further ease anxiety and discomfort. The medication starts to take effect as soon as it enters the bloodstream. Under IV sedation, you will still be conscious but less aware of the proceedings.
We would be happy to hear from you, answer your questions, and schedule an appointment with Dentist in Fresno CA. Call Whitlow Dental Care at (559) 441-7700 or stop by our office. 1326 Van Ness Ave Fresno, CA 93721
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