Sedation Dentistry

Does the hair on the back of your neck stand-up or do your hands get sweaty when you hear the word dentist? Well, you aren't the only one who has some sort of anxiety about going to the dentist. Some may have a natural fear of the dentist, and some may have had a traumatic experience in the past sitting in the dental chair. Whatever the case may be, about 30 percent of the population avoids the dentist because they are afraid. This fear, or "phobia", keeps people from coming to the dentist to receive routine dental care. Without routine care, more problems will begin to occur such as cavities or gum disease. Don't start feeling overwhelmed just yet. There is an answer to help you overcome your fears and come to the dentist. Sedation dentistry.

You may be wondering, "what is sedation dentistry?". That is a great question. Sedation dentistry is used to help you, the patient, have a relaxing and anxiety-free experience while receiving dental care. Through the use of sedatives, the patient is able to reach a relaxed and calm state. Oral sedation dentistry is the most common technique used to acheive this state of relaxation. The technique is great. No needles! Just to top it off, the medications create such a relaxed state for the patient that most do not remember the visit at all. It is almost as if they "slept" through the procedure. The patient in reality is not fully asleep. Oral sedation dentistry does maintain a level of consciousness in the patient so that the patient is cooperative and able to follow directions from the dentist during treatment.

If you have been afraid to visit the dentist and would like to have a better smile, sedation dentistry can help you feel comfortable during treatment. You can have a smile that you can be proud of. Sedation dentistry patients also are more likely to get on a regular schedule to receive routine care. This will help prevent the need for drastic dental procedures in the future. Your sense of comfort and security are important to us. We want you to receive the care that you deserve.