Thousands of people experience dental fear or anxiety, but we believe this common condition shouldn’t stop you or any member of your family from receiving the dental care you need. If you find yourself routinely avoiding dental appointments, you may be putting your oral and overall health at risk. Our team is happy to offer sedation dentistry for convenient, comfortable dental care. Sedation is often an ideal solution for routine treatments and complex cases alike.
Just as there are different levels of dental fear or anxiety, there are different levels of sedation dentistry to meet your unique needs depending on your treatment plan.
With a local anesthetic, a medication is injected into the gum tissues of the specific area of the mouth being worked on. When it takes effect, your cheeks, chin and tongue may feel heavy, which means the anesthetic is working to block the nerve signals that trigger the pain response. The result is a virtually pain-free dental procedure.
Oral sedation is a small pill taken approximately one hour prior to the start of your appointment that creates a calm, euphoric feeling. It helps you feel relaxed and comfortable when you arrive to our office for your appointment. While oral sedation is a relatively harmless sedation dentistry option, we do recommend a companion bring you to and from your appointment for safety.
Nitrous oxide sedation, or “laughing gas,” is a heavier sedation dentistry option typically recommended for more complex cases. The effects are only felt for the duration of your treatment, and Dr. Givens has control over your level of comfort the entire time, making it both safe and effective.
Conscious sedation combines a sedative and an anesthetic to help you relax and block pain throughout your dental procedure. Most patients stay awake with this level of sedation but it is recommended you have a companion bring you home after treatment.
Sedation dentistry offers invaluable support to those grappling with dental fear and anxiety, fostering a more positive dental experience and enabling you to prioritize your oral health without stress. By alleviating anxiety, sedation dentistry helps you overcome the hurdle of missed appointments, ensuring they can consistently attend crucial dental visits.
Sedation dentistry promotes relaxation and comfort during procedures, transforming what may have been daunting experiences into calming ones. With the assistance of sedation dentistry here at Horizon Dental Partners, you can maintain regular dental check-ups and treatments, safeguarding your oral health and overall well-being without compromising your comfort or peace of mind.
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