If you’ve avoided the dentist out of fear or if you’ve had a traumatic experience, sedation dentistry may be able to help.
Imagine not being afraid to go to the dentist. Imagine being able to complete your dental care in one visit. Imagine having a positive feeling about your dental visit. Imagine being able to chew comfortably and smile confidently. With sedation dentistry, you don’t have to just imagine anymore. Sedation dentistry is now a reality at your local Catonsville, Maryland dentist.
Oral relaxation dentistry proticolas have been used safely for over 30 years. Before starting any dental treatment, your medical history will be reviewed thoroughly. On the day of your appointment, you will take a pill which will relax you. Our specially trained team members will ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed. During the dental visit you will be monitored closely. After your dental treatment is complete there will be minimal if any discomfort. Also, you will have little or no memory of your visit.
Sedation dentistry isn’t exclusively for patients that have fear of the dentist, it also can apply to people who have a low pain threshold, can’t sit still, have very sensitive teeth, have a bad gag reflex, patients with limited time and those patients who need a large amount of dental work done. The different levels of sedation dentistry are as follows:
- Minimal sedation – At this level of sedation, the patient is awake yet very relaxed.
- Moderate sedation – Slurring of words and little memory of the procedure are common at this level of sedation.
- Heavy sedation – A patient is at the edge of consciousness during this level of sedation, but can still be awakened if needed.
- General anesthesia – Under general anesthesia, the patient is completely unconscious.
Anesthesia is safe for most dental patients. However, certain people, such as those who are obese or who have obstructive sleep apnea, should talk to their doctor before having sedation. That’s because they are more likely to develop complications from the anesthesia. Your local Catonsville dentist will go over your medical history and any risks associated with the level of sedation dentistry you may require. Contact us today to inquire about sedation dentistry.
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If you have any questions about Sedation Dentistry or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact Leikin & Baylin Dental Care of Catonsville, Maryland by calling 410-747-1115 or visit CatonsvilleDentalCare.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.
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Source: Sedation Dentistry: Can You Really Relax in the Dentist’s Chair?, WebMD