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As comfortable as possible
Patients who are afraid of the dentist often experience more pain during and after their procedure. However that can virtually be eliminated with Sedation Dentistry! The whole purpose of a sedation appointment is to make you as comfortable and relaxed as possible. It allows you to let your guard down, relax both your mind and body, and focus on feeling peaceful rather than anxious. Your apprehension and hypersensitivity to pain melts away.
Hours will seem like minutes
The medications used in sedation dentistry have an amnesic effect and tend to distort your perception of time. An hour will tend to feel like minutes and long appointments will seem short. Even better, most of your appointment won't be remembered at all.
But I need so much work
Once you are completely relaxed and comfortable, we will be able to work quickly and efficiently to perform larger amounts of dentistry in fewer visits. And since sedation medications have an amnesic effect, you'll have very little, if any, memory of the sights, smells or sounds of your visit - making your visit feel short and sweet.
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Recovery is a dream
When your treatment is complete you may be a bit wobbly while the medications work their way out of your system but you will be able to walk. You will need your companion to take you home and stay with you until you're fully recovered. We will give you simple instructions on when and how much you should eat or drink and other important information.
You'll be amazed at how much can be accomplished in such a seemingly short period of time, while you were totally relaxed, and completely comfortable. And best of all, the very next day you will feel fantastic.
Turn back the hands of time
Whether it's a broken tooth that needs to be fixed, yellow teeth that need to be whitened, missing teeth that need to be replaced, or pain that needs to be eliminated, Sedation Dentistry can help you regain your health and have the fabulous smile you've always wanted. In fact, any dental procedure can be performed while you are sedated - including root canal, fillings, crowns, gum work and cleanings. You can have the smile you want, comfortably.
Is this different from laughing gas?
Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is often a regular part of sedation treatments. It has been used by dentists for nearly 100 years to alleviate pain and some anxiety. It is an excellent analgesic (pain reliever), but a less effective anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) medication. It is administered through a nasal hood, which is similar to a small cup placed over your nose. It is extremely safe because it is mixed directly with oxygen to provide you with a feeling of euphoria. You may experience tingling fingers and numb lips from the use of nitrous oxide. In combination with the use of an oral sedative, it is a fantastic adjunct that allows your dentist to be able to fine tune the exact amount of sedation needed to provide you with the best possible experience.
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