What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry is primarily used for patients who are afraid of the pain that is involved in any sort of dental procedure. Sedation dentistry is used to break the ugly cycle of dental neglect which occurs as patients put off trips to the dentist.

One of the main reasons that people give for putting off a dental visit is the fear of pain. Many patients still harbor nightmares regarding painful visits to the dentist as a child. Not that long ago, dentistry involved the pulling and drilling of teeth with the most barbaric looking tools. Fear of the dentist and the pain involved in dental procedures keeps many people from seeking treatment for years, until the pain of not going outweighs the fear of going.

Sedation dentistry was developed with these fears in mind. Dentists realize that the consequences from not receiving annual dental care will be costly and painful. Sedation dentistry allows dentists to lure reluctant patients into the office because the benefits now outweigh the fear.

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

• Helps people who would otherwise avoid getting dental care to receive prompt oral care when it's needed most.
• It reduces the number of office visits required for lengthy dental procedures.
• Increases the quality of dental care. A relaxed and comfortable patient makes the dentist's job that much easier.

Sedation dentistry works by sedating the patient before the dental procedures begin. Many dentists offering sedation dentistry run pain-free programs targeted at these hard to reach patients. A dentist certified in Oral Conscious Sedation is certified and trained in pinpointing patients who will benefit from oral sedation dentistry.

Ideal candidates for sedation dentistry:

· Patients who suffer anxiety when visiting the dentist

· Patients who suffer from guilt brought on by oral hygiene neglect

· Patient who have trouble getting numb

· Patient who have had a traumatic dental experience

· Patient who have sensitive teeth

· Patient who need to have all of their dentistry done in one or two visits

· Patient who are afraid of needles

· Patient who have hate the noises, smells, and tastes associated with dental care.

· Patient who have a bad gag reflex

· Patient who have suffer from toothaches or headaches

Sedation dentistry is now an option if you or someone you know fits into any of these categories and avoids going to the dentist office. Find a dental clinic in your area that advertises pain-free dentistry and call to make an appointment to see if sedation dentistry is right for you.