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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Don’t Fear the Dentist
Have you been putting off important dental treatments due to dental phobia or anxiety? If so, you are not alone. Many people go years without visiting the dentist due to this kind of fear. Unfortunately, this can result in serious oral health issues down the road. In many cases, correcting these problems after years of letting them develop untreated is much more painful and expensive than if you were to have just gone for your regular dental checkups.
Sedation dentistry is an easy way to ease your anxiety so that you can complete your necessary dental work. There are generally three forms of dental sedation available:
- Nitrous oxide gas
- Oral conscious sedation
- IV sedation
Nitrous oxide is the most common form of sedation used during dental procedures. You will enter a state of complete relaxation, and all feelings of anxiety will go away as your dentist performs your procedure. The effects of nitrous oxide wear off quickly, so you will be able to drive home once your appointment is done.
Oral conscious sedation is another safe and effective way to alleviate dental fear and anxiety. You will take a pill several hours before your procedure that will put you in a relaxed, semi-conscious state. You will be able to communicate with your dentist during the procedure, but you most likely won’t remember what is going on. Afterwards, you will wake up relaxed and refreshed.
IV sedation is typically reserved for long, complex procedures. It can also allow you to have multiple procedures completed at once, reducing your number of trips to your dentist’s office. The level of medication can be adjusted during your procedure to ensure maximum comfort.
Don’t let a fear of the dentist jeopardize your oral health any longer. With sedation dentistry, you can feel completely relaxed and comfortable throughout your entire procedure.
Please contact us today to find an experienced sedation dentist in your area.
posted by Andrew at 9:14 AM
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