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Sedation dentistry offers a safe and effective way for patients to overcome their fears and other dental issues so that they can get the treatment they need to maintain oral health and avoid major dental problems.
Candidates for Sedation Dentistry
Are you a person who avoids having dental work done because you have a strong aversion to dental treatment? If so, you are not alone. Research shows that the most prevalent reason people put off visiting the dentist is dental anxiety. While your feelings are understandable, delaying dental treatment can cause relatively minor dental problems, such as gum disease, to become major dental issues that require extensive intervention.
With the option of sedation dentistry, you can overcome your anxieties and get the treatment you need. Even procedures such as root canals can be non-traumatic. As an added benefit, sedation dentistry allows patients to combine multiple procedures into one or two visits, saving time and limiting inconvenience.
While sedation dentistry is not for everyone, it may be the answer you’ve been seeking for yourself or a loved one. Sedation dentistry could be right for you if you exhibit any of the following:
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| Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
• Relax during your dental treatment
You will have little or no memory of the experience.
• You won't remember any sounds or smells.
• You can relax for up to five to six hours after the IV sedation. The time you are relaxing will vary depending on your needed treatment and type of anesthesia delivered.
• Complex dental treatments that often require multiple appointments can often be done in as little as one or two! All while you relax.
• People who have difficulty getting numb will have no problem when relaxed.
• Sedation dentistry is a safe way to reduce the fatigue of extended dental treatment requiring long visits.
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