Posts Categorized: Sedation Dentistry

Dental Anxiety: The 5 W’s

Even if you are a patient who wants to schedule all of the visits you need and want, from preventive and restorative treatments to the cosmetic services that will make your smile that much prettier, something might be holding you back. Like many patients, you may be facing dental anxiety. Unfortunately, though you might think… Read more »

Overcome Your Fear with Dental Sedation

Although there is a wide variety of issues that can afflict your oral health, one problem can exacerbate every other dental issue—fear of the dentist, or dental phobia. The mildest form of tooth decay, for example, can blossom into a destructive infection that threatens your entire oral health when the problem is neglected long enough…. Read more »

Essential Facts About IV Sedation

Are you thinking that you might enjoy dental care more with dental sedation? If so, we can’t help but agree with you. For patients who hesitate to receive the care they need because of some amount of anxiety, we suggest having a discussion with our team about the right type of sedation for your needs…. Read more »

Q&A: Choosing Sedation For Your Needs

When it comes to the benefits of sedation dentistry, most patients will quickly agree that the advantages are astounding and exciting. However, when it comes to choosing a sedation option, many patients also find themselves faced with quite the dilemma. How to choose from among a variety of options that all help you achieve a tranquil… Read more »

Sedation Dentistry Refresher

Choosing sedation dentistry for your visit is a wonderful idea if you suffer from any type of hesitation that keeps you from scheduling care. For instance, you might feel concerned about your upcoming visit because we plan on performing an extensive amount of work. Maybe you are one of the millions of patients who struggle… Read more »

Sedation: Your Candidacy Questions

How much do you know about qualifying for sedation dentistry? Are you under the impression that the only people who may receive sedation are those who experience extraordinary nervousness regarding care? Do you think that sedation might help you feel more comfortable maintaining consistent care of your smile but you are too shy to ask?… Read more »

Oral Sedation Q&A

Making your way through your sedation dentistry options can begin to feel a little bit like trudging through mud. What begins as a wonderful reaction (patients usually feel overjoyed when they discover sedation) may turn into a state of confusion (after all, with so many choice, determining which type of sedation is right for you… Read more »

Achieving Comfortable Dental Care

If you shy away from scheduling six months dental visits – or any dental care for that matter – we find that this often occurs when patients worry about their comfort. This can include emotional comfort or physical comfort. Whatever you are struggling with, you are probably completely aware of the fact that seeking dental… Read more »

Considering Sedation Dentistry? Take Our Quiz

It is quite common for people to experience some anxiety about going to the dentist. Usually this is based off of the fear of needing “painful dental work” or hearing the sound of the drill. Thankfully, modern medicine has created a simple, pain-free option for those needing a little extra reassurance. Sedation dentistry allows you… Read more »

FAQ’s about Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry can be a great way to receive the care you need if you suffer from dental anxiety or dental phobia. We offer two types of sedation: oral sedation and IV sedation. Oral sedation uses prescription sedatives, such as Valium or Halcion, to help you relax. IV sedation uses more powerful medications, administered directly… Read more »