5 Questions about Sedation Dentistry

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - April 9, 2014 - PRLog -- Before we get into the 5 questions about sedation dentistry, let's first look at what sedation dentistry is.

With sedation dentistry, your dental visits will be more efficient and effective. And even better, you won’t remember the sights, smells and sounds.

Sedation dentistry is a way for you to get the dentistry you want and need while you are completely relaxed and at ease. Sedation dentistry refers to a variety of methods available to your dentist to make your visit more comfortable and relaxing. This is accomplished by choosing a medication based on each individual patient’s needs. If you just need to take the edge off, there are a variety of medications taken by mouth that can work for you. If you need a more profound effect, there are medications that can be delivered by mouth or by IV. With sedation dentistry you don’t have to be fully knocked out, however, you won’t be aware of the sights, sounds and smells that can trigger your anxiety and fear. Sedation dentistry is simply the most comfortable way to have dentistry done.

5 Questions about Sedation Dentistry:

1. Who can benefit from sedation dentistry?

Adulst who:

Gag easily
Hate getting shots or a fear of needles
Have a fear of the dentist
Have a hard time getting numb
Have extremely sensitive teeth
Have had a traumatic experience at a dental office
Are afraid of the noises, smells and tastes


2. Will I remember anything?

Usually patients have little to no memory of the dental visit.

3. Will I feel pain during the dental procedure?

Typically patients that receive sedation dentistry will not feel any pain during the dental treatment.

4. Will I be completely relaxed?

You will receive enough medication so that you will be unaware of the treatment.

5. Can I drive myself after the dental appointment?

No. You will need to bring someone with you that will be able to drive you home after the treatment and can stay with you until the medication has fully worn off.

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If you think you would benefit from receiving sedation dentistry and you live in the Denver area, please give Acacia Dental Group a call today – 303-781-0624. Our dentists have been specially trained to offer our patients this type of dentistry. We do hundreds of cases of sedation dentistry each year, so you can feel confident that you will be in good hands.