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Anesthetic and sedation options are designed to ensure a comfortable, pain-free experience during your dental procedure. With various methods available, including combinations for complete coverage, the type of sedation or anesthesia used will be tailored to your treatment plan, personal needs, and the expertise of your dentist or specialist.
Types of Sedation
There are three main categories of sedation available: numbing a specific area, relaxing while awake, or sleeping through the procedure with general anesthesia.
Local Freezing
This widely used method involves numbing the area with care and precision. A local anesthetic is injected to temporarily “put to sleep” the targeted area of your mouth. While you may feel some pressure, you will not feel pain.
Sedation
With light to moderate sedation, you’ll remain conscious but completely relaxed. This can be achieved using prescription medication, laughing gas, or an IV. It’s often paired with local freezing to enhance comfort during the procedure.
Sleep Dentistry
Deep sedation or general anesthesia will leave you nearly or completely unconscious during the procedure. Many patients who remain awake report no memory of the treatment. Afterward, you’ll feel drowsy and relaxed, requiring someone to drive you home and stay with you. By offering personalized sedation options, we ensure your dental experience is as stress-free and comfortable as possible, allowing you to prioritize your oral health with confidence.
The Benefits of Dental Sedation
Sedation and sleep dentistry make it easier for patients with various challenges to access the care they need. Here are some of the key benefits of sedation dentistry:
Overcoming dental anxiety
For many, fear and anxiety about dental procedures can feel worse than the treatment itself. Dental sedation helps ease these worries, ensuring fear doesn’t prevent you from receiving necessary care. Whether you experience mild nervousness or severe dental anxiety, sedation can help make your visit stress-free.
Make time fly by
Long procedures that require keeping your mouth open for extended periods can be uncomfortable. Sedation ensures you remain relaxed and at ease, making the time seem to pass quickly. For patients who require IV sedation, it may even feel like the procedure is over in an instant.
Tailored for your personal needs
Sedation can be incredibly beneficial for those with specific challenges, such as a sensitive gag reflex, chronic restlessness, or difficulty responding to local anesthesia. It provides a customized solution to make dental treatment accessible and comfortable for everyone.
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Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, dental sedation is safe. Before your procedure, we review your medical history thoroughly to determine if sedation dentistry is the right option for you. Your safety and comfort are always our top priorities.
Sedation typically makes you feel drowsy and deeply relaxed within minutes. Some people also report a mild tingling sensation. It’s common to experience slight amnesia afterward, meaning you may not remember much, if anything, about the procedure.
Most sedation dentistry options don’t involve putting you fully to sleep. Instead, sedation helps you feel extremely calm and at ease. While you remain conscious, the experience may feel so relaxing that you might not recall the procedure afterward.
Yes, you will need a friend or family member to drive you home and stay with you after the procedure. It’s important to rest and let the sedation completely wear off before resuming regular activities.
We recommend taking the rest of the day off to recover after being sedated for a dental procedure. While the effects can vary, most drowsiness wears off within 2 to 8 hours, depending on the type of sedation used. Plan for a full 24-hour recovery before returning to your routine.
Dental sedation is a safe and effective way to ensure a comfortable and stress-free experience, allowing you to receive the care you need with confidence.
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