Sedation Dentistry, Is It Right For You?
These days the benefits of Sedation Dentistry are no secret however many people wonder if it is right for them. If you are someone that suffers from any of the following symptoms then you may be a candidate for sedation dentistry.
* Severe anxiety of dental treatment
* Traumatic dental experiences in your past
* Novocaine causes an adverse reaction.
* Problem keeping mouth open for long periods or sensitive gag reflex.
* Extremely sensitive teeth
* Never enough time for dental procedures
* In need of complex dental treatment like oral surgery
* Self conscious about your teeth
* Procrastinate going to the dentist
* Have not received dental treatment in years
* Dental pain and constant problems
* Anxious in the dental chair
If you answered yes to any of these qualifying questions the next question you may have is, how does sedation dentistry work?
There are many forms of Sedation dentistry. The use of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas is referred to as Conscious sedation.
Oral sedation which involves ingesting a pill to help control anxiety. IV Sedation Patients receive sedative drugs that are monitored throughout the dental treatment. These controlled drugs create a relaxed state. You are comfortable and completely relaxed throughout the procedure with sedation dentistry. It is this relaxed controlled state that allows patients to complete multiple and complex procedures in one appointment.
With IV Sedation an IV is started by the anesthesiologist. You will not remember or be aware of any procedures. You breathe on your own so it is different from the hospital anesthesia where a machine breathes for you.
What are the facts about sedation dentistry?:
* Sedation dentistry is a safe way have extended dental treatment that normally would require multiple visits.
* You relax through your dental appointment and feel rested after.
* Little or no memory of the treatment.
* You can relax for up to five to six hours after the IV sedation (or the anti-anxiety pill if you choose). The time you are relaxing will vary depending on your needed treatment and type of anesthesia delivered.
