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We aim to ensure that you feel no pain or discomfort during your dental procedure by offering a variety of anesthetic and sedation options. These methods can be customized to suit your individual treatment plan and needs, all under the expert guidance of your dentist or specialist.
Types of Sedation
There are three main sedation methods available, each designed to suit different levels of comfort:
Local Freezing
This well-known method involves numbing a specific area of your mouth with a local anesthetic. While you may feel some pressure, you won’t experience any pain during the procedure.
Sedation
Light to moderate sedation can be achieved through prescription medication, laughing gas, or an IV. This method keeps you fully conscious but deeply relaxed. Sedation is often used alongside local freezing, where the area is numbed first, ensuring you won’t feel pain but may still experience some pressure.
Sleep Dentistry
For patients opting for general anesthesia or deep sedation, you’ll be either nearly or completely unconscious during the procedure. Those who remain awake often report no memory of the treatment. Once you wake up, you’ll feel relaxed and drowsy, and you’ll need someone to drive you home and stay with you afterward.
The Benefits Of Dental Sedation
Sedation dentistry and sleep dentistry offer valuable solutions for patients facing various challenges, making dental care more accessible and comfortable. Here are some of the key benefits of sedation dentistry:
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
Don’t let fear or anxiety prevent you from getting the dental care you need. Whether you experience mild nervousness or severe dental anxiety, we’re here to support you. Your dental health is important, and sedation options ensure that fear doesn’t interfere with your treatment.
Make Time Fly By
For longer procedures that require you to stay still with your mouth open, sedation helps you stay relaxed and comfortable. With IV sedation, the procedure will feel as if it passes in an instant, helping you feel at ease throughout.
Tailored for Your Personal Needs
Sedation is ideal for patients with unique challenges, such as a sensitive gag reflex, chronic conditions like restless leg syndrome, or those who find local anesthesia ineffective. This approach ensures that everyone can receive the necessary treatment in a way that suits their individual needs.
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Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
We take your safety seriously by thoroughly reviewing your medical history to determine if sedation dentistry is appropriate for you. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities throughout the process.
Under sedation, you will feel relaxed and drowsy. Some patients describe a mild tingling sensation. Afterward, you may experience mild amnesia and won’t remember the procedure.
It’s understandable to feel anxious about sedation, but most sedation options don’t involve putting you to sleep. Instead, they help you relax deeply, often leaving you with no memory of the procedure once it’s completed.
Yes, for procedures involving sedation, we strongly recommend that you have a friend or family member drive you home. It’s important to allow the sedation to fully wear off and give your body time to recover before resuming normal activities.
Sedation typically wears off in 2 to 8 hours, depending on the type used. We recommend taking it easy and allowing up to 24 hours for your body to fully recover before returning to your usual activities.
Generally, it’s best to avoid eating or drinking for several hours before your appointment to reduce the risk of complications. Your dentist will give you specific instructions based on the type of sedation planned for your procedure.
If you experience nausea after sedation, try to rest and stay hydrated. Your dentist may recommend over-the-counter medications to help relieve discomfort. If nausea continues or worsens, contact your dental office for further advice.
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