Do you feel anxious about an upcoming dental visit or avoid the dentist because of your stress and fear? Sedation dentistry is a highly effective way to help patients manage dental anxiety, making dental visits more comfortable and less stressful. Incorporating sedation into general dentistry allows patients to receive essential care without discomfort or fear. Reliance Dental offers patients the option of oral sedation to reduce stress and anxiety. Dental sedation can enable anxious and fearful patients to receive the dental care they need or desire.
The Benefits of Dental Sedation
Sedation can make lengthy or uncomfortable procedures more bearable. Patients are less likely to feel discomfort, which can ease anxiety about pain. Unlike general anesthesia, patients remain awake and responsive but are in a deeply relaxed state. This allows for easy communication with the dentist if needed.
Many sedation options, including oral conscious sedation, can lead to little or no memory of the procedure afterward, helping patients avoid anxiety over the experience. Oral sedation medications, typically taken before the appointment, help calm nerves. Patients often feel more at ease and less fearful about dental work. Most patients have little to no memory of the procedure afterward, which can be particularly beneficial for those with past traumatic dental experiences.
Oral sedation can take several hours to wear off completely. When using it before a dental procedure, you will need to have someone bring you to the appointment and take you home afterward.
By addressing the psychological and physical aspects of dental anxiety, sedation dentistry can significantly improve the dental experience for anxious patients. If you’re struggling with dental anxiety, discussing sedation options with your dentist can help you find the right solution for a more comfortable visit.
Would you like to discuss the incorporation of oral sedation into your dental care plan? We work with patients who struggle with dental anxiety, finding the best solution for each patient that enables them to have a more pleasant experience at the dentist. Our staff is compassionate and takes the time to inform patients about a procedure and what to expect along the way.