Relaxation and Comfort During Dental Procedures
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Sedation Dentistry uses medication to help you relax for a better dental care experience. It can even help patients with severe dental anxiety. Sedation dentistry offers many benefits to meet your individual needs, including allowing your body to relax more completely and increasing the effectiveness of local anesthesia. It also reduces the sensation of passing time, which can be very useful for complex or multiple treatments in a single sitting, and prevents muscle stiffness or soreness from spending extended periods in one position.
Your Sedation Treatment May Include:
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- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- General Anesthesia
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Commonly known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is a mild dental sedation medication. Once inhaled, it induces a state of mild relaxation and reduces sensitivity to pain. It is safe for virtually every patient, regardless of age. After treatment, oxygen neutralizes the effects of nitrous oxide, and you will be fully alert and able to drive yourself home.
General Anesthesia
General anesthesia is a deeper form of sedation used for more complex dental procedures. It renders you completely unconscious, ensuring you feel no pain or discomfort during treatment. This type of sedation is typically reserved for extensive dental work or patients with extreme dental anxiety. After the procedure, you will need some time to recover and will require someone to drive you home.
Your safety is our top priority
At your appointment, be sure to tell us:
- Any prescription medications or over-the-counter medications you are taking
- Any herbal or nutritional supplements you are using
- Any allergies you have, particularly medication reactions
- Any health conditions you have
- Any questions or concerns you may have about your treatment or sedation dentistry
