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!
