If you’re someone who doesn’t necessarily come in for dental care without a worry in the world, then you might also be someone who can benefit from nitrous oxide. While you may have heard of this type of dental sedation, you might not really know what to make of it. Is it something that could… Read more »
Category: Sedation Dentistry
3 Facts About IV Sedation
Learning about dental sedation will bring up a lot of questions. Of course, you want to choose the best solution to address your dental anxiety or to help you peacefully make it through a procedure you’re not too excited about. While we will be thrilled to talk with you about your options, we focus today… Read more »
Receiving Sedation? Get Ready With Helpful Prep!
When you have planned to receive sedation dentistry, you will likely experience a wonderful sensation of relief even before we administer the sedative. Just the knowledge that you can float into a feeling of complete tranquility makes any stress regarding your dental care melt away. That is, unless you have some questions about what to… Read more »
After You Receive Sedation
You may love the benefits that come with dental sedation. What you might not love, however, is the fact that beyond the blissfully relaxing experience you will have at our practice, you’re not sure what to expect once the appointment is through. Fortunately, helping you navigate your post-treatment experience is extremely simple. Consider our helpful… Read more »
Would Sedation Make Dental Care Easier for You?
Sometimes, protecting your smile’s integrity requires a little more work than just a regular checkup and cleaning. For patients who require complex procedures, or who are afraid of the dentist’s chair, sedation can be a deciding factor in their dental health care. Whether you need extensive treatment, feel anxious about receiving your treatment, or have… Read more »
Nitrous Oxide Vs. IV Sedation
If you’re afraid to visit your dentist, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety and fear is fairly common, but that’s why we have sedation dentistry! Using sedation, your dentist can calm your nerves and make for a very comfortable appointment – whether it be a cleaning, checkup, or even something more extensive. When it comes to… Read more »
When is Dental Sedation Appropriate?
Usually, dental treatment is minimally-invasive enough that sedation is not generally necessary. But for patients with high levels of anxiety, or who experience various degrees of dental fear, sedation may be a necessity for nearly every dental treatment. Aside from anxiety, however, dental sedation can also help patients complete necessary restorative and other dental treatments… Read more »
Are You Afraid Of The Dentist?
Fear of the dentist is (unfortunately) common, whether you’ve previously had a bad dental experience or not. For some people, it could be a mild, underlying anxiety that causes hesitation, but for others – it can be an actual phobia, causing them to delay dental visits for months or years on end. While some people… Read more »
Sedation Dentistry: Comparing Your Options
If you find yourself postponing your dentist appointments because of your anxiety or fear – you could be a great candidate for sedation dentistry. Commonly referred to as “sleep” dentistry, the use of sedatives before (or during) your dental procedure can drastically increase your comfort level – sometimes even leading you to fall asleep. Your… Read more »
Top 3 Benefits Of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry has become increasingly popular over the past several years. For many patients, making a dentist appointment can be extremely difficult due to fear or anxiety. If this sounds familiar to you, don’t let your fright get in the way of necessary dental procedures. Depending on the severity of your anxiety, your dentist will… Read more »
