Sedation Dentistry – The Next Big Thing

February 8th, 2013

It used to be that only major patients undergoing major surgeries were able to receive sedation in the dental chair, these days, however, Sedation Dentistry is becoming more and more popular for less traumatic procedures. One of the top reasons people don’t go to the dentist is out of fear and anxiety, but with Sedation Dentistry virtually all anxiety can be eliminated to create a relaxing and even enjoyable experience. There are two types of Sedation Dentistry: Oral Sedation and IV Sedation. Oral Sedation involves a patient taking a small pill prior to the dental work which will make them very relaxed, but they will stay conscious throughout the work. IV Sedation involves being put under- in other words, you will be completely asleep throughout the entire process. In both cases, a driver will need to be arranged ahead of time to take you home as you will be groggy for a while after.

Ask your Dentist today if Sedation Dentistry is an option for you.

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