subject: Eliminate Your Dental Fears With The Help Of Sedation Dentistry [print this page] For many years, we have recognized fear of dentistry. Unfortunately, many adults still continue to avoid the dentist due to these fears. By delaying treatment, these individuals end up in extreme pain and at the risk of infection before they finally seek treatment. Another group of people that do go to the dentist regularly still experience great anxiety.
When they visit their dentist, their hands begin to sweat and their hearts begin to race. Some may even have trouble getting numb, or may have a very active gag reflex, which makes even taking an x-ray impossible. Other patients simply fear the idea of a dental injection, dental instrument noises and may greatly dislike the taste of materials that are commonly used for procedures.
Today, you can say goodbye to all of those fears, and hello to a stress free visit with your dentist. At Drakeshire Dental Center, Dr. Alma Nava is licensed to provide IV and oral sedation for those patients who are anxious about dentistry. Let's tale a closer look at the benefits of sedation dentistry through IV and oral sedation.
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is the process in which your dentist establishes a relaxed, easy and calm state through the use of sedatives. These sedatives can be administered a variety of ways-intravenous (IV) sedation, inhalation and oral sedation. One of the major benefits of sedation dentistry is that you may feel that your procedure has only lasted a few minutes, rather than a few hours to perform. With sedation dentistry, more complex procedures that normally require multiple visits can often be completed in just a few appointments. Additionally, since sedation dentistry addresses some of the fears that keep people from going to the dentist on a regular basis, patients who undergo sedation dentistry are more likely to receive the recommended routine care. As a result, these people are less likely to neglect their oral health or allow oral health problems to build to the point when drastic dental treatments become necessary.
Let's Take a Look at IV Sedation
Intravenous (IV) sedation is a technique used by your dentist at Drakeshire Dental for patients who have been putting off necessary dental treatment. Dr. Nava and her staff are trained to make patients relaxed and comfortable through the administration of intravenous drugs, while still allowing them to be awake and responsive.
Some of the advantages of using IV sedation include:
*Very rapid onset of action
*Patients with mental or physical disabilities can have treatment completed in one visit
*Drug dosage can be tailored to meet your individual needs
*Recovery is significantly shorter than other techniques
*Side effects of nausea and vomiting are very uncommon
*Gag reflex is diminished
Understanding Oral Sedation
Oral sedation produces moderate sedation through oral medication that is dispensed prior to your appointment in order to diminish your awareness of pain, sounds and smells. You will be instructed to take the medication prior to being driven to the appointment by a responsible caregiver. Once you are at your appointment, you may receive additional medication as needed to ensure comfort.
If you are fearful of receiving dental treatments contact your dentist in Livonia and Farmington Hills for more information on how sedation dentistry can help. There is no need to fear the dentist, but sedation dentistry is here to help you conquer your fear.
