If the word dentist brings back painful
memories, schedule an appointment with a dentist for Sedation Sleep Dentistry.
Web MD explains that
Sedation Sleep Dentistry can help people who experience a true fear of the
dentist, and people who have sensitive teeth. If you have had traumatic dental
experiences in the past, Sedation Sleep Dentistry could be the perfect
solution. Other people who may benefit from Sedation Sleep Dentistry include
those who have a hard time getting numb and others who have complex dental
issues.
If the thought of a needle or shot makes your
skin crawl or you have a limited amount of time when it comes to dental care,
you may also benefit from Sedation Sleep Dentistry. Call your dentist today and
schedule Sedation Sleep Dentistry if you cannot stand the taste, smell, or
noise of the dentist office, or if you are embarrassed about your teeth and
gums.
There are three types of Sedation Sleep
Dentistry. Light Sedation, Moderate Sedation, and Heavy Sedation.
Nitrous Oxide, or laughing gas, is used for
Light Sedation. Your dentist will place a small mask over your nose so that you
can inhale the gas and oxygen mixture. Nitrous Oxide wears off quickly and is
extremely safe. So much so that you can drive yourself home after your dental
appointment. Your dentist can also control your level of Light Sedation with
Nitrous Oxide.
During Moderate Sedation, your dentist will
prescribe you pills in order to relax you. Benzodiazepines are from the Valium
family and can cause drowsiness. Some patients may even fall asleep while
sitting in the dentist’s chair. Most patients have very little if any memory of
the dental appointment. The Moderate Sedation pills work as a sort of mild
anesthetic for pain control.
Deep Sedation is administered through an IV
directly into your blood stream. This type of Sedation Sleep Dentistry can be
used to sedate patients so that they are completely unaware of the procedure.
Only a handful of California dentists are qualified to provide you with Deep
Sedation allowing your dentist to control the amount and level of sedation required.
After you come out of deep sedation, you will have no memory of the dental
treatment. Deep Sedation is excellent for long dental appointments and to aid
in pain control.
