Sedation dentistry has quickly become one of the most sought-after types of treatment in modern dentistry. This is because, for many patients, the mere idea of having a dentist work on their teeth becomes an exercise in self-control. In addition, modern dental procedures have become more complex and in many conditions, anesthesia is necessary to perform a complicated procedure. In many of these instances, IV sedation is the most effective way to provide the numbing needed to get the job done.
Sedation dentistry uses an IV drip to help patients relax during a procedure. This type of dentistry is sometimes called "sleep dentistry," while that term is not accurate because, unlike general anesthesia, you never actually lose consciousness. Rather, the medication numbs the body and helps you to enter a highly relaxed state, allowing the dentist to perform a dental procedure without adding to your anxiety or without you feeling pain.
Sedation dentistry is particularly sought after for patients with dental phobias. For some patients, an extreme fear, or phobia, of dental treatment is a reality. Some individuals will go to extreme lengths to avoid dental procedures, even to the point of losing teeth to severe gum disease or living with serious pain for months on end before finally seeing a dentist. For these patients, despite the dentist's best efforts to calm them and to prevent pain during a treatment, almost anything is better than enduring a dental procedure. Sedation dentistry can be used for everything from the routine filling of a cavity to dental surgery, allowing even the most fearful patient to undergo the treatment that they need.
This form of dentistry is also becoming increasingly popular for dental surgeries such as full mouth reconstructions and dental implants, to name a few procedures. Some complicated dental surgeries used to need the assistance of an anesthesiologist, adding thousands of dollars to the cost of a dental surgery. IV sedation allows the dentist to provide a high level of pain prevention without needing a specialist to assist them, saving the individual money and making scheduling procedures much easier and more convenient.
If you are interested in sedation dentistry, call your dentist to determine if they offer this option. Dentists have to undergo specialized training to be able to offer this option, so it is necessary to find out if your dentist can provide you with this option before you schedule an appointment.
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Northridge Dental Group offers various sedation dentistry options to help patients with dental phobias. Visit their website to learn more about sedation dentistry.
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