Relax And Take The Edge Off With Sedation Dentistry

Complex dental treatment, such as interventions to address gum disease, can be intimidating to patients who may already be anxious about getting dental care. These patients may be reluctant to consult with a specialist like a periodontist who can preserve their oral health. Fortunately, such patients don’t have to forego important and necessary treatment. Sedation…

How do I know if I will need sedation during my procedure?

Some patients pursuing gum disease treatment with a periodontist may have some anxiety about the procedures involved. Others may be facing complex, time-consuming interventions that could stretch over the course of several appointments. Sedation dentistry can be beneficial for patients in both of these categories. The sedatives delivered to the patient can be relatively mild,…

Is anesthesia required for dental implants?

Dental implants are a high-quality and natural-looking alternative for tooth replacement. They have a root portion that is implanted directly into the jawbone, allowing them to function just like your natural teeth. The procedure for placing implants requires local anesthesia at a minimum and sometimes can require general anesthesia, depending upon how many teeth are being…

FAQs about sedation dentistry

Sedation dentistry offers stress-free dental treatment for people who experience severe dental phobia. With sedation, you can have your dental work done while you’re completely relaxed. If you’re interested in sedation, you might have some questions about how it works. Is sedation the same as general anesthetic? No. When you have general anesthetic, you are…

Sedation Dentistry: Relax and Take the Edge Off

When it comes to receiving dental and oral healthcare, many patients experience anxiety at just the thought of receiving treatment or attending an appointment. In fact, dental phobias are quite common. Fortunately, when receiving treatment at our practice, our periodontist takes extra steps to ensure patient relaxation by offering sedation dentistry. What is sedation dentistry?…