If visiting the dentist makes you nervous, you are not alone. Anxiety keeps many people from going to their family dentists and getting the care they need.
With sedation dentistry, you can relax during your visit even if you experience one or more of the following:
High fear of dental care.- Procedures requiring longer appointments.
- More complicated dental procedures.
- Uncomfortable dental experiences in the past.
- Fear of needles and shots.
- Trouble getting numb.
- Sensitive teeth.
We offer several dental sedation methods that can help you relax and feel comfortable during your visits here.
Laughing Gas
When laughing gas is inhaled, it helps your body relax while you remain totally conscious. Laughing gas is the most popular form of dental sedation that can be used during almost any procedure.
Through this type of dental sedation, you will experience very deep relaxation while still being conscious, and in fact this sedation dentistry method is also referred to as conscious sedation. This means that this sedation dentistry is used not to have you sleep, but to stay awake and conscious during your treatments.
Laughing gas doesn’t make you want to giggle. Laughing gas merely helps you relax.
Oral Conscious Sedation
The sedation dentistry doctor will provide you with a prescription for an oral medication that is easy to swallow, safe, and low cost. Most adults will receive Halcion (triazolam), a popular conscious sedation medication, that is taken before you arrive at the office for your scheduled dental procedure.
When the sedation dentistry medication takes effect, you will be able to speak and respond to requests while being very relaxed. Many patients request oral conscious sedation for lengthier procedures, such as implant dentistry. Oral conscious dental sedation patients must make arrangements for a friend or family member to drive them to and from their appointments.
IV Sedation
IV sedation is the deepest level of conscious sedation available at our dental practice. Administered through an IV line, sedative medications are introduced directly into your bloodstream. During your procedure we meticulously monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. Individuals undergoing IV sedation dentistry typically drift into sleep and retain minimal to no recollection of the treatment upon awakening. This approach is well-suited for individuals experiencing intense dental anxiety or those undergoing extended procedures.
Find Relief from Your Anxiety with The Carrollton Dentist!
Because we realize that dental anxiety may be keeping you from getting the proper dental care, we are happy to offer conscious sedation treatments to our patients. Call today, and we can give you more information about our conscious sedation dentistry treatments.
