Sedation Dentistry
Our dental office at Pro Dental Dallas offers sedation dentistry services near you. Sedation dentistry, sometimes referred to as sleep dentistry, is a great option if you have dental anxiety, dental fear, or a severe dental phobia. Dentistry was very different half a century ago. Today, there are a number of local anesthetics. There are short-, medium-, and long-duration anesthetics to help you stay numb as long, or as little, as needed during your dental treatment. In addition, dental techniques have changed very much over the last 50 years, such as oral conscious sedation and IV sedation dentistry methods.
What is Sedation Dentistry?
We now know that the number one cause of fear is fear of the unknown. Usually, when one understands what is going to occur, their anxiety and fear drastically decrease.
There are patients, however, whose dental anxiety level seems to stay high no matter how much explanation is given. These patients are often good candidates for sedation dentistry in Dallas, Texas. Sleep dentistry, or dental sedation, represents a broad category of different medications and can be administered in several ways, including IV sedation and oral dental sedation. In general, there is mild sedation, such as nitrous oxide, moderate sedation, and advanced sedation.
We Offer Mild and Moderate Conscious Sedation
Advanced sedation is done under general anesthesia in a hospital setting and is usually not necessary for routine dental treatment. Mild and moderate oral sedation can be administered in the dental office and aid in a patient’s anxiety level.
At Pro Dental Dallas, we have certified dental specialists near you who offer sedation dentistry. We have dentists credentialed for conscious oral sedation. This occurs by taking one or more sedative pills by mouth in the office. It can also be combined with nitrous oxide. There are a number of different sedatives that may be used depending on your medical history and the dental work that is going to be completed.
We Offer Moderate IV Sedation
In conjunction with experienced dental anesthesiologists, patients can opt for a more sedated experience and quicker recovery. Using trusted dental anesthesiologists in Pro Dental’s office, patients can opt for IV sedation. This sedation dentistry method allows for the medicine to be slowly adjusted to the perfect dose to allow for just the right amount of sedation during your dental treatment. Also, since it can be incrementally adjusted through an IV, it can be turned off much quicker than oral medicine.
Contact Us Today
If you’re nervous, scared, or have had bad experiences during dental procedures or visits in the past, don’t let that keep you from smiling. Schedule a consultation appointment today to discuss whether sedation dentistry is a good option for your dental anxiety or phobia.