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What is Sedation Dentistry?
Research has found that nearly 40 million Americans avoid going to the dentist regularly due to having dental anxiety and phobia. Fear of going to the dentist can stem from numerous causes such as pain, embarrassment, feelings of helplessness, and negative past experiences.
Sedation dentistry is a medical solution given to patients for their anxiety when receiving treatment at a dentist office. Whether it’s for a simple cleaning or dental implant procedure, our Brandon dental office wants to ensure all your nerves are put at ease.
Sedation Options with Dr. Assing
Dr. Richard Assing and his son, Dr. Brenton Assing, provide various methods of sedation dentistry to deliver dental treatments that are comfortable and worry-free for their patients. With over 34 years of dental experience and continuing education, Dr. Richard Assing knows patient’s trust in their dentist is a top priority and will assure your dental implant procedure goes smoothly.
At Brandon Complete Dental Care, our sedation dentistry methods include:
- Oral Conscious: A medication taken by mouth that will help you feel relaxed before, during, and after your procedure. It is highly recommended you have a driver to take you home.
- IV Sedation: Throughout your dental implant procedure, Dr. Richard Assing and Dr. Brenton Assing will administer sedative medications intravenously. This method is used for many who don’t want to be awake during their procedure.
- Local Anesthetic: Numbing agents are injected before your procedure. Local anesthesia can also be administered in times of a dental emergency to relieve pain.
Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Evidently, reducing anxiety or eliminating phobia of the dentist is the most significant benefit of sedation dentistry. Aside from simply being afraid of the dentist, there are other benefits that different patients may receive from sedatives.
Sedation dentistry can be helpful for those who have:
- Difficulty getting numb
- Severe gag reflexes
- Limited time for treatment
- Fear of shots or needles
- Past traumatic experiences
- Extremely sensitive teeth
- Aversion to dentist office sights, sounds, and smells
- Complicated dental procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drive myself home after sedation?
Is sedation safe?
Can I drive myself home after sedation?
Patients who opt for mild sedation with nitrous oxide will notice the effects of the gas wear off quickly, and will be able to drive after treatment.
The effects of oral sedation (pill sedation) are more long-lasting. It’s our strict policy to only release patients who have undergone oral sedation into the care of a family member or friend who can make sure they get home safely.
Is sedation safe?
Yes! At Brandon Complete Dental Care, the safety and comfort of our patients are our top priorities. Before administering any type of sedation, we review a patient’s medical history to identify any conditions that may increase the risk of complications from sedation, such as sleep apnea.
Our thoroughly trained dentists and support staff carefully monitor patients throughout treatment. This helps to ensure that their visit with us is safe and stress-free.
