Dental visits can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for those who feel anxious or need multiple treatments. However, this is where sedation dentistry can make a remarkable difference! Safe and carefully monitored, it helps patients feel calm and relaxed so treatment can be completed smoothly and without stress. Here’s a little more about sedation dentistry and why you could maybe greatly benefit from it!
How Sedation Dentistry Can Help All Patients
Every dental patient is unique, to say the least, and views dental care differently. Some may feel anxious in the dental chair, or could feel nervous due to the sights, sounds, and smells of the dental office, while others have a hard time sitting still for longer appointments or more complex treatments. Some also have sensitive gag reflexes that make dental work tricky without the help of sedation. In some cases, where multiple procedures are needed, sedation dentistry can make the experience far less stressful for all parties involved.
Is Sedation Dentistry Considered Safe?
Yes, it is! When provided by trained dental professionals, sedation dentistry is very safe. Before recommending sedation, your dentist will always carefully review your medical history and discuss the best option for your individual needs. The most common form, nitrous oxide (also known as “laughing gas”), is a mild and gentle sedative that helps patients feel relaxed while remaining awake and responsive—though it won’t make you laugh uncontrollably, as is sometimes implied in movies or television.
For more extensive treatments, other options like oral conscious sedation, which involves taking a small, prescribed pill, or IV sedation, which involves administering the sedative intravenously, may be recommended. In any case, it’ll be performed under close supervision, with your vitals monitored your safety in mind.
Sedation Dentistry Leads to Positive Experiences
Sedation dentistry not only helps patients feel more comfortable in the moment, but it can also prevent negative dental experiences that might lead to dental fears in the future. As an added bonus, patients also often feel much less anxious about returning for checkups, which is essential for maintaining lifelong oral health. All in all, by creating a calm, stress-free environment, sedation dentistry allows for more focus on providing high-quality care while keeping your comfort front and center!
About the Practice
Our team here at Carolina Complete Dental has served the needs of patients and families in Goose Creek and the surrounding area for several years under the leadership of Dr. Natalie Zuffi and Dr. Jason Barganier. We offer a wide variety of services, including numerous sedation options like nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation. We also have a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist on staff. If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to get in touch with us to schedule an appointment, please reach out or call today for more information. Telephone: (843) 553-5235.