Dr. Giri Palani of Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA Eases Dental Anxiety with Sedation Dentistry

April 18, 2012 - PRLog -- Total Smile Care
Dr. Giri Palani, D.D.S.
Phone: 310-547-1128
Website: www.sedation4dentistry.com

Dr. Giri Palani of Total Smile Care Eases Dental Anxiety with Sedation Dentistry for Adults in Rancho Palos Verdes and Beverly Hills, CA

Coping with dental anxiety can be tough, especially when faced with taking proper care of your teeth.  For some adults, periodontal health and important oral health screenings are neglected due to a fear of undergoing dental procedures, or simply entering a dentist’s office.  Dr. Giri Palani of Total Smile Care understands this and has incorporated dental anxiety solutions into his Rancho Palos Verdes, CA and Beverly HIlls, CA practice.  Total Smile Care offers comprehensive sedation dentistry for adults.  Sedation dentistry makes treatment possible for patients who would ordinarily be unable to cope with a dental procedure.  Everyone is different, so Total Smile Care offers custom catered sedation solutions, which can be adjusted based on the unique needs of the patient.  Sedation Dentistry is an ideal choice for fearful patients, special needs patients and children.

Anxiolysis is an oral sedative that provides you with an increased sense of comfort and relaxation, alleviating any dental apprehension or anxiety.  Under this form of sedation, you will remain conscious and coherent.  The sedative is effective but mild, so most patients won’t require assistance or transportation aid following the procedure.  There’s no injection or inhalation apparatus needed with this method.  If you experience mild to moderate anxiety, or if you need multiple forms of dental work completed in one visit, oral sedation may be the best method for you.

If you’re not uneasy about needles and you desire a fast acting sedative for moderate to severe anxiety, IV sedation is an optimal choice.  By administering an effective anti-anxiety drug directly into the bloodstream, you will be quickly rendered to a highly relaxed state.  Although still conscious, most patients will have no memory of the procedure.  This method makes it possible to have extensive or multiple procedures performed in a single visit.  Transportation methods will need to be arranged, as patients are not permitted to drive following this type of sedation.  Additionally, any medication needs should be discussed with Dr. Palani prior to your procedure.

For mild cases of anxiety, nitrous oxide can be an efficient and safe choice.  It’s fast acting and will not inhibit any post-procedure activities.  The relaxed, sedated state is achieved by inhaling the nitrous oxide gas.  This form of sedation remains the most commonly used by dentists like Dr. Palani.  It’s inexpensive, flexible and provides a sufficient calm for many anxious patients.                      

To learn which sedation method is best for you and to schedule an appointment at Total Smile Care of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, visit http://www.sedation4dentistry.com or call 310-547-1128.

Sources:

http://www.sedation4dentistry.com/

http://www.sedation4dentistry.com/anxiolysis/

http://www.sedation4dentistry.com/oral-conscious-sedation/

http://www.sedation4dentistry.com/iv-sedation/

http://www.sedation4dentistry.com/nitrous-oxide/