Sedation Dentistry

Sedation Dentistry

You may be having a nagging toothache but you do not prefer to visit a dental clinic. The reason could be a bad past experience that you may have gone through in the past and the pain that is associated with it. Studies have shown that more than 30% of the population does not prefer to visit dental clinics due to fear. It should be noted that if you fail to get your dental treatment done on time, it might lead to a dental complication.

Well, in this case, you should not worry at all once you look forward to seeking an appointment for sedation dentistry. The dentist administers patients with medications or sedatives that lead to deep relaxation, thereby promoting sleepiness. So, the dental procedure gets done without any sort of pain or discomfort. This procedure is done in order to calm anxious patients. Sedatives are available in different forms, such as inhalants, tablets, etc. Thus, you can always find it to be quite effective in getting rid of your fear of visiting the dentist. 

Types of sedation dentistry

Oral medication: Prior to the procedure, sedatives are administered to the patients. Patients feel sleepy, but they never go unconscious. Some tests are done before oral sedative is given as they might prove to be inappropriate for some patients who fail to behaviorally or physically cooperate with it. 

Nitrous oxide: Also known as laughing gas, Nitrous Oxide helps to provide a calmness to the patients. Here, it is very important to make extensive research on finding the best and experienced dental practitioner. This can also prove to be quite effective in getting the best result out of it. 

Intravenous (IV) sedation: In this procedure, sedatives are delivered in the form of an injection. A trained anesthesiologist provides the best solutions for patients with severe gag reflex or fear of dental procedures.

Enjoy the best advantages

If you happen to receive sedation dentistry, you would do not remember the procedure that has taken place. So, you can always expect to go through a painless treatment that would be quite comfortable for you. So, if you really wish to improve your smile, then this procedure would surely provide you with the best result. You would no longer fear to consult a dentist for your oral problem at all as it would make you feel comfortable with the anxiety-free and painless treatment.


Schedule an online appointment or call us at (831) 372-7548 to have a consultation with our dentists and we’ll be able to guide you further.


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