Know The Details of Sedation Dentistry

Thinking sedation dentistry might be able to help you overcome your dental phobia? Many people avoid going to the dental office because they have some form of dental phobia. Regular dental appointments are an essential part of your good oral health. When you avoid seeing your dentist as often as you should, which should be at least once a year, your chances of experiencing dental problems are much higher.

According to the American Dental Association, the more you delay going to the dentist, the higher your risk of developing dental problems that will make gearing up for future dental visits more difficult.

About sedation dentistry

Wondering if you should try out sedation dentistry? This may be a good option for you if you are too afraid or too anxious to make it to your regular dental appointments. The whole point of sedation is to help patients relax when at the dental office. Even though people who experience fear and/or anxiety want to get the dental care they need, they are not able to overcome their phobia. It is important for you to understand that it is not a matter of willpower. This is the reason for sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is used to help dental patients reach a state of relaxation and calmness so they no longer feel anxious or afraid to sit in a dental chair. There are different levels of sedation available, with each level made to address all of the levels of dental phobia. The following information explains some of the more important details of sedation dentistry.

There are four levels of sedation

The four levels of sedation are:

1. Minimal sedation allows the patient to be fully awake yet very relaxed
2. Moderate sedation puts patients in a sleepy state of consciousness, with patients having little memory of any services performed
3. Deep sedation means the patient will be in a drug induced state of depressed consciousness, which means they will not remember anything
4. When general anesthesia is used, the patient is fully unconscious

Sedation dentistry requires special training

Dentists must undergo special training in order to perform the last two levels of sedation dentistry on their patients. It is essential for patients to choose a dentist that they can feel completely comfortable with, as they are instilling all of their trust in the dentist. This means a dentist should only be fully qualified to provide their patients with levels of sedation, they also need that special skill of knowing how to talk with patients who are suffering from any type of dental phobia.

Sedation dentistry is safe

Sedation dentistry is safe when it is administered to patients by a qualified and experienced dentist. It is important for patients to understand that as with any type of sedation comes with some risks. For example, everyone reacts differently to certain medications, including sedation-based medications. This is why it is so important for a dentist to have the proper training.

Ready to see if this option works for you?

Ready to find out if sedation dentistry is going to work for you? Depending on your level of dental phobia will determine which level of sedation you require. Many patients are surprised, as well as pleased, to find out how well sedation dentistry works for them.

Request an appointment here: https://www.carolinasmilesdentist.com or call Carolina Smiles Family Dental at (828) 974-3326 for an appointment in our Brevard office.

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