Sedation Dentistry

If you are afraid to go to the dentist, you can now relax! With sedation dentistry you can correct years of dental problems in a few appointments and be comfortable and stress-free through it all.

If you have sensitive teeth, a fear of the dentist, a bad gag reflex, hate needles, or have limited time to spend on dental care at the dentist, then Conscious Sedation during dental procedures can help you.

Top 10 reasons for Conscious Sedation:

1. Conscious Sedation assists patients trying to cope
   with fear and anxiety about their dental visits.
2. Works well for most patients.
3. Easy to administer.
4. Patient is relaxed and feel less tired after long
   dental appointments.
5. Large amount of complex treatment can be
   accomplished in a single appointment.
6. Patients who have trouble getting numb are often helped by Conscious Sedation.
7. If you are uncomfortable with needles, Conscious Sedation can help you.
8. Patients who have difficulty controlling movement, such as Parkinson’s or Cerebral Palsy, are often helped by Conscious Sedation.
9. Allows patients to recover quickly and resume normal daily activities in a short period of time.
10. The dentist can complete more dental treatment of higher quality, in a shorter period of time.

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Conscious Sedation induces an altered state of consciousness that minimizes pain and discomfort through the use of pain relievers and sedatives. You experience a state of very deep relaxation. You will still be able to speak and respond to the requests of your Dr. Durden and our assistants. This type of sedation does require that you have a companion bring you to your appointment and drive you home. It is also best that they remain with you at home while you nap your sedation away.

Inhalation Conscious Sedation
This is most commonly known to patients as "laughing gas". This type of sedation is used in tandem with the direct numbing of the area being treated.

The benefits of Inhalation Conscious Sedation (Nitrous Oxide) include:

• Works well for mild to moderate anxiety.
• Has a rapid onset, you quickly feel relaxed.
• Can be used for any duration of appointment length, short to longer.
• Quick recovery at completion of your treatment.
• Very few side effects, if any.
• You can quickly return to your daily activities.

Do you or a loved one experience strong fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist? Conscious Sedation may be the solution – Contact Us to learn more about sedation options that we offer in our office.