Overcoming Dental Anxiety: How Sedation Dentistry Can Help
At Indigo Dentistry, we recognize that dental anxiety is a common concern for many of our patients. Dr. Collier and her team are committed to providing quality dental care in a positive and welcoming environment. We are also pleased to offer a range of conscious sedation dentistry options to ensure you feel calm and relaxed while receiving the outstanding dental care you deserve.
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is a field that is dedicated to helping patients relax during dental procedures with the help of sedative medications. It can be ideal for the following:
- Patients with extreme fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist
- Patients with past traumatic dental experiences
- Patients with a strong gag reflex or extremely sensitive teeth
- Patients needing complex or lengthy dental procedures
- Patients who find it challenging to sit still for long periods
What Are the Benefits of Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry helps reduce the fear of the dentist and offers numerous benefits, including the following:
- It Provides Anxiety-Free Care: Sedation dentistry helps reduce fear and anxiety, taking the edge off of dental visits.
- It Helps Minimize Discomfort: Sedation dentistry can dull the sensation of pain, making it helpful for those with sensitive teeth or those who have difficulty getting numb or staying numb.
- It Allows for More Treatments in Fewer Visits: We can complete more dental work in a single appointment, making it more convenient for patients with busy lifestyles.
- It Improves Oral Health: Ensuring our patients enjoy more relaxing dental visits helps build positive associations with dentists, making it more likely for patients to seek future dental care, ensuring they enjoy better oral health.
What Sedation Dentistry Options Do We Offer?
We are pleased to offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation for your comfort. Both options are administered along with a local anesthetic to help create an anxiety-free experience during treatment.
Nitrous Oxide: Nitrous oxide, most commonly referred to as “laughing gas”, is a mild sedative that you inhale through a mask placed on the nose. You will stay awake and responsive but should feel calm and relaxed. The effects of “laughing gas” wear off almost immediately after removing your mask, allowing you to drive home and continue your daily activities without interruption.
Oral Sedation: Prior to your procedure you will take an oral medication, which, coupled with nitrous oxide, helps create a state of relaxation. The minimal to moderate sedation option may leave you sleepy, but you will remain conscious and responsive to directions. You may have little to no recollection of your time under sedation, which helps ensure a more positive overall experience. The effects of oral sedation will take some time to wear off, which is why we request that you have a trusted friend or family member accompany you and drive you home.
Sedation Near Me in Cedar Hill, TX
Contact Indigo Dentistry to learn more about our sedation dentistry options. Dr. Collier and her patient-centered team are committed to providing our valued patients with stress-free care to ensure they enjoy the many benefits of regular dental care. Call us at (972) 779-0300 to schedule your appointment or request one online today!