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Sedation
Dentistry
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dental treatment? |
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Through conscious
sedation, your
apprehensions about
dental treatment can be
eliminated.
Our doctors are
certified to deliver
dental treatment with
conscious sedation, for
fearful and medically
compromised patients.
Sedation can be achieved
either through taking a
pill or intravenously.
Are you one of the
millions of people who
have put off going to
the dentist because of
the anxieties and fears
associated with some
types of dental care?
Has it been five, ten,
fifteen, even twenty
years since you last had
any dental treatment?
Would you appreciate
being completely
relaxed, having all your
dental needs taken care
of in perhaps one
appointment ... and
afterwards remembering
very little about your
visit?
If you answered yes to
any of these questions,
then we can help.
Please contact us for a
free consultation.
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What is
conscious
sedation?
While sedated
you are still
conscious, you
breathe,
swallow, and are
in control.
However, all
your anxieties
about dental
care are
removed.
Most people
remember very
little about
their visit
except that all
their dental
work was
completed while
they were
sedated.
There are
several
different
sedation methods
and our doctors
will help you
decide which one
is best for your
needs. |
Who benefits
from dental
conscious
sedation?
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If you
have
fears
and
anxiety
about
dental
treatment
of any
kind
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If you
have put
off
dental
care for
years
because
of
dental
anxiety
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If you
want to
have all
your
dental
care
prepared
in one
day |
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Conscious Sedation
in Dentistry
Anesthesia Options
Many patients are
nervous about dental
visits and put off
treatment for years.
Procrastination,
however, can be the
worst thing for gums and
teeth. Various sedation
and relaxation
techniques can put the
most phobic patient at
rest.
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Oral
Conscious
Sedation
Drugs are given
via taking a
small pill to
create a state
of deep
relaxation and
amnesia. The
patient is free
of anxiety,
looses the sense
of time, and has
little memory of
the procedure.
This is an
excellent
modality for an
apprehensive
patient for any
dental procedure
or a patient
undergoing a
surgical
procedure, such
as implant
surgery. During
the procedure
the patient is
continually
monitored with
automatic blood
pressure, and
oxygen
saturation
levels. The
patient cannot
drive after this
procedure.. |
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Intravenous
Conscious
Sedation
Drugs are given
through an
intravenous
catheter to
create a state
of deep
relaxation and
amnesia. The
patient is free
of anxiety,
looses the sense
of time, and has
no memory of the
procedure. This
is an excellent
modality for an
extremely
apprehensive
patient for any
dental procedure
or a patient
undergoing a
surgical
procedure, such
as implant
surgery. During
the procedure
the patient is
continually
monitored with
EKG, carbon
dioxide,
automatic blood
pressure, and
oxygen
saturation
levels. The
patient cannot
drive after this
procedure. This
is an in-office
procedure. |
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A large segment
of our
population is
apprehensive
about having
dental
procedures
performed.
Through
conscious
sedation for a
dental
procedure, an
apprehensive
patient can be
treated in a
relaxed way,
allowing their
oral health care
to be completed.
Conscious
sedation also
allows a lower
stress level to
be achieved for
the medically
compromised
patient. |
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Local
Anesthesia
Some patients
are so stoic
they don't even
require a local
anesthetic or a
numbing of the
gums. However,
most patients
do. The
slightest
discomfort can
be easily
eliminated. A
topical
anesthetic is
first applied to
numb the tissue
before an
injection is
given. Two types
of injections
are available.
An infiltration
injection numbs
or eliminates
any discomfort
in a localized
area. A block
injection will
numb an entire
region as is
often done with
the lower jaw.
The numbness
will last from
less that an
hour to several
hours but will
completely wear
off. |
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Nitrous Oxide
Anesthesia
A combination of
nitrous oxide
and oxygen is
breathed through
a nasal mask to
give a sensation
of relaxation
and euphoria.
Patients may
also know this
as "laughing
gas". The gas is
odorless. It
takes about
three minutes to
achieve a
comfortable
state. The
patient is
totally aware
during this
procedure and
can direct the
doctor, if they
feel any
discomfort.
Nitrous oxide is
completely
eliminated from
the patients'
system within a
few minutes
after the
procedure, so
that you are
able to drive.
This is a
significant help
for relieving
mild to moderate
anxiety and it
helps eliminate
the gag reflex.
Nitrous oxide
oxygen can be
used for
children and
often eliminates
the need for a
local anesthetic
(needle) or
numbing. This
can be a big
help for
positive
management of
younger
patients. |
More About Sedation
Dentistry
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What is Oral
Sedation?
Sedation
dentistry refers
to the use of
sedation during
dental
treatment.
Sedation is most
commonly used
during extensive
procedures, for
patients with
dental phobia or
for patients who
find it
difficult to sit
still. There are
different types
of sedation,
including
nitrous oxide
("laughing
gas"), IV
sedation, oral
sedatives and
general
anesthetic. |
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Sedation is
endorsed by the
American Dental
Association
and is an
effective way to
make many
patients
comfortable
during their
dental visit.
Before using a
sedative or
anesthetic, it
is important to
tell your
dentist about
any medications
or medical
treatments you
are receiving.
Before
administering
any sedative or
anesthetic, your
dentist will
talk to you
about the
process of
sedation and pre
and
post-sedation
instructions. |
Sedation can
range from the
use of nitrous
oxide to calm a
patient to
general
anesthetics used
to put patients
to sleep.
Patients with
dental phobia,
low pain
tolerance, major
dental
treatment,
physical
handicaps or
strong gag
reflexes may
require
sedation.
Procedures like
fillings,
crowns, bridges,
root canals,
extractions,
cosmetic
procedures and
periodontal
treatments often
require
sedation. |
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