Sedation Dentistry
for All Your Dental Needs
Going to your oral surgeon can make many
of us nervous. In fact, some people have had traumatic experiences in dental
offices. If this describes you, sedation dentistry may be the solution you
need. Solace Oral Surgery provides some of the best sedation dentistry in the
country, meeting all your dental needs without pain or emotional stress.
Sedation Dentistry
Myths and Facts
Sedation dentistry is often thought
of as putting the patient to sleep. Thus, some patients fear they will lose
control of their bodies or that the dentist will perform procedures without
their consent. In reality, sedation dentistry does not mean you are asleep.
Solace Oral Surgery uses several forms of conscious sedation, which allow you
to stay awake during procedures but still remain relaxed.
Some of our patients have heard sedation
dentistry carries negative side effects. At Solace, we make sure our sedation
methods have as few side effects as possible. Our methods are safe; we will
protect you from experiencing any allergic reactions, seizures, or other
medical problems. Simply alert us before treatment if you are allergic to our
equipment, are epileptic, or have any disease or disability that causes muscle
spasms or tremors.
Available Sedation
Different patients prefer different kinds
of sedation, so Solace Oral Surgery obliges with multiple options. We offer
nitrous oxide (laughing gas) as well as IV sedation. Nitrous oxide is one of
the oldest sedation methods available. It may be best for you if you have mild
dental anxiety or are experiencing a routine procedure. Some patients report
numbness and tingling afterward, but this side effect is generally mild.
IV sedation may be best if you have severe
anxiety. We recommend it for short treatments because although IV sedation is
moderate, it is injected directly into the bloodstream. Thus, it takes effect
quickly and may last longer than nitrous oxide. If you choose IV sedation, have
someone drive you to and from the office. You might feel fatigued for several
days afterward, so get as much rest as possible.
Benefits of
Sedation
Our patients report several sedation
dentistry benefits. The first is the absence of pain, which is vital if you
have experienced many painful or traumatic procedures. Additionally, sedation
eliminates the need for needles and drugs like Novocain, which can leave you
feeling numb and uncomfortable. Many patients report that procedures done under
sedation seem to take less time, which reduces the anxiety they feel while
waiting for the procedure to begin. Contact us today if you would like
a consultation.
