Do you suffer from dental anxiety? You’re not alone. In fact, as many as 15% of all adults in the U.S. suffer from the same fears.
What can you do if dental anxiety is keeping you from getting the dental care you really need?
Consider safe and simple sedation dentistry. At Smiles By Sands, we understand your fears and know that the dental instruments, noises, and smells of the dentist’s office can be enough to keep you from caring routinely for your teeth, mouth and gums. We’re sensitive to working out a treatment plan that works right for you. Best of all, our sedation dentistry techniques help you relax completely during your dental appointment, so you can remain unaware of the elements that trigger your anxiety, and awaken with all your dental work completed.
For some patients, simple anti-anxiety exercises are recommended to help alleviate the stress of dental visits. Used alone or combined with our safe sedation techniques, you’re assured of an easy, painless and stress-free visit using:
- Oral sedation
- Inhalation sedation
- IV (intravenous) sedation
Oral Conscious Sedation
Valium, a prescription oral sedative is suitable for patients with mild anxiety. Taken at home before you arrive for your dental visit, Valium allows you to relax while your dental treatments are performed, including check-ups, whitening fillings, root canals, and more. You will need to be accompanied by someone who can drive you to and from your appointment.
Inhalation Sedation
Often referred to as “laughing gas”, inhalation sedation or nitrous oxide is a great solution for patients with mild to moderate anxiety. Nitrous oxide is given prior to treatment to help you relax quickly. Nitrous oxide is also quick to wear off, so you may recover shortly after your treatment is concluded and even be able to drive yourself home from your dental visit.
IV Sedation Dentistry
The intravenous sedation option is highly effective and often preferred by patients with high anxiety levels. A highly skilled anesthesiologist administers IV sedation. Monitoring devices ensure ultimate safety, and most patients have no memory of the experience. With IV sedation, you will need someone to drive you to and from your dental appointment.
Questions About Sedation Dentistry?
With today’s modern sedation techniques, there is no reason you can’t get the dental care you need, and have the beautiful smile you’ve always dreamed of. Please contact sedation dentistry specialist at Smiles By Sands for a free consultation today to learn how safe and comfortable sedation dentistry can be. Our compassionate and highly skilled dentistry team is ready to assist you in achieving your smile improvement goals.
