Sedation dentistry is medicine’s answer to fear of the dentist. If the idea of visiting the dentist fills you with anxiety and you would rather endure a toothache than come see us, sedation dentistry might be for you.We don’t automatically prescribe sedation dentistry to all patients with a fear of the dentist. As holistic dentists, we have a range of relaxation techniques and treatments we can try before we resort to sedation. However, as a tool to use if nothing else works, sedation dentistry is extremely effective.

What is sedation dentistry?

Sedation dentistry is designed to relax you and remove anxiety while in the dentist’s chair. We use an approved sedative, administered by a licensed practitioner so we can work and you can relax.

Sedation does not send you to sleep. It merely allows you to relax and forget about stress for a while. It is a very effective countermeasure to fear of visiting the dentist.

The benefits of sedation dentistry

The benefits of sedation dentistry are quite straightforward. They allow anyone with a genuine fear of the dentist to undergo treatment and perhaps even overcome that anxiety.

It also give us as dentists a calm, relaxed patient with which to work, making our job much easier. As a result, we can often complete our treatment faster or with fewer visits than would otherwise be necessary.

Sedation dentistry is ideal for those who:

• Have a genuine fear or phobia of visiting the dentist
• Need help relaxing so we can work effectively
• Have a genuine fear of something specific such as needles or drills
• Cannot relax properly through alternative holistic treatments
• Need dental treatment but cannot bring yourself to visit us any other way

Sedation is not sleep

If you’re researching sedation dentistry on the internet, you will often see the term “sleep dentistry” used. This is a misnomer and is not accurate. If you elect for sedation dentistry you are not put to sleep. You are awake at all times, are able to respond to questions and follow direction. You are merely unaware of what’s going on and your fear of being here.

Our certified experts use I.V. sedation to help alleviate your fears and anxieties. Our relaxed environment helps calm you down and our expert dentists work quickly and effectively to address whatever dental issues you may have. All combine to provide a very effective dental solution, no matter how anxious you may be.

If you’re looking for a dentist you can trust, a dentist experienced and certified in sedation dentistry, Aesthetic Family Dentistry today. We’re here to help!

Sedation dentistry is a way to ensure the oral health of even the most anxious patient. It is a proven method that uses certified drugs and relaxation techniques to allow those who are scared of the dentist to enjoy everything our profession has to offer.

It is estimated that 30 percent of Americans actively avoid the dentist because of fear. As timely checkups and preventive care goes a long way to improve overall health as well as help avoid more serious procedures being necessary down the line, it’s important to visit your dentist regularly.

What’s involved in sedation dentistry?

Sedation isn’t about making you unconscious or sending you to sleep. That’s a common misconception that we would like to address right now. Sedation dentistry is about putting you into a completely relaxed state while remaining fully conscious. It helps by relaxing you and allowing you to visit the dentist. It helps us by relaxing you, preventing jaw clenching, fidgeting and reducing your fear.

Modern sedative drugs are now so effective, that we can sit you down, connect you to the IV, perform a procedure and have you escorted home without you remembering a thing about it. Even if you remember the procedure, you will think it was over in a couple of minutes and won’t be aware of any discomfort associated with it.

This goes a long way to preventing fear while also encouraging more people to visit the dentist!

We use an IV operated by a Board Certified physician to administer sedative drugs. We use the lowest dose possible to ensure you’re completely sedated while also avoiding any ill effects. You won’t feel a thing. You will be awake, be able to have a conversation and answer questions, but you won’t feel any more anxiety or any pain.

If you’re afraid of the dentist, and if you are putting off regular checkups through fear of pain or you need our help with an existing problem you have right now, sedation dentistry may be the answer. It can help us help you and provide the kind of care your mouth deserves.

Sedation dentistry is the ideal way to visit a dentist even if you’re petrified of us. Contact Aesthetic Family Dentistry today to experience a kind, compassionate dental family. We will hold your hand if needed!

If you would like to know more about Sedation dentistry, and live in Denville, Dover, Morristown, Morris Plains, Mountain Lakes, Randolph, Rockaway contact Aesthetic Family Dentistry for free consultation!