The Difference Between a Sedation Dentist and Traditional Dentistry

The difference between a sedation dentist and traditional dentistry could result in a far better dental experience for you. Everyone knows what traditional dentistry involves, including visits that can often end up in physical discomfort for the patient. Discomfort is the main reason that so many people let important dentist visits fall to the back burner. Discomfort can cause anxiety, fear, and general unrest when the thought of visiting a traditional dentist comes up. This is often referred to as dental phobia. You don't have to let yourself fall prey to uncomfortable dentist visits or no dental care at all. With a sedation dentist, you will see a huge turn around in your attitude toward visiting the dentist and your comfort level during the appointment. We can help relieve your worries and fears with sedation dentistry. 

Get ready to relax.
Sedation dentistry uses different forms of anesthesia to cause relaxation and contentment during your visit. No matter your level of anxiety or pain, we can provide an effective remedy. Through our calming sedation techniques, you will achieve more confidence and overall happiness during your dental appointments.

Our controlled outcomes of sedation range from light to deep. We help you attain a tranquil mindset with a few different simple techniques, whereas traditional dentistry does not offer any way to ease your nerves. For a light sedation, we can administer Nitrous Oxide, also known as laughing gas, through a mask that covers your nose. This will ease you into a relaxed, peaceful level of sedation while also allowing you to be aware of your surroundings in a less apprehensive way. Oral benzodiazepines are other forms of light or medium sedation. These will be provided to you before your appointment. You will normally take them 20 minutes to one hour before you sit down in our dentist chair. They provide a peaceful environment that will allow you to be aware of what is going on. If your anxiety needs are great, we can offer you a deeper level of sedation through an IV. This is normally reserved for serious anxiety cases or oral surgery. All of our techniques provide you with a peace of mind, and they have very little to zero side effects. The most common side effect is a slight memory loss from your time in the dentist chair, which many people view as a perk.

We can ensure your safety during any sedation practice. As a sedation dentist, we can offer you a worry-free dental visit. Take advantage of these amazing anxiety relievers; doing so will result in better overall health of your teeth and gums. We can get your teeth in tip-top shape, meaning you won't have to visit the dentist as often. We still encourage bi-annual or annual visits to keep your teeth clean and healthy. Let us, as a sedation dentist, provide you with what traditional dentistry can't, the calming and effective dental experience you deserve. To get started, call and schedule your dental exam today.

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