Should You Consider Sedation Dentistry?

Nearly 15% of Americans avoid the dentist due to fear or anxiety. While it may be hard to find someone who enjoys going to the dentist, there are a group of patients that have more than a temporary dread or angst about dental visits. In fact, those with dental phobia or certain special needs may end up canceling their appointments altogether. Neglecting professional dental care can be a major threat to their oral health as well as their long-term body health.

How a Modern Dentist and Sedation Dentistry Can Help

Many of the elements that set patients on edge have changed. Technology has made dental equipment quieter, more efficient and even less invasive. In addition, most dental offices are now designed with patient comfort in mind, offering entertainment distractions and soothing amenities like you’d find at home. However, this isn’t always enough to help every anxious patient.

If you continue to struggle with anxiety or fear despite modern amenities and technology, sedation dentistry is a preferred solution. It is important to fully understand sedation dentistry, including the different types, what it entails and how it can benefit you at your next dental appointment. Contrary to what you may think, sedation dentistry doesn’t mean being “put to sleep.” In fact, there are fast-acting methods that are safe for most patients and wear off quickly.

At Carrington Square Dental, we proudly offer the full spectrum of sedation dentistry levels, including IV Sedation, Oral Conscious Sedation (sedative pill) and Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas). Using sedation dentistry, patients can remain awake and able to communicate yet become deeply relaxed and unbothered by their dental procedure. Sedation dentistry can be used during a routine dental cleaning or a complex oral surgery – whatever it takes for you to relax and get the dental care your smile needs and deserves!

Reasons to Get Sedation Dentistry

It is important to understand that sedation dentistry is very safe, for both kids and adults. Regardless of whether you have sweaty palms or a paralyzing fear, sedation dentistry can help. Here are of the most common reasons why patients choose sedation dentistry:

• Fear of needles
• Anxiety towards sound of dental drill
• Aversion to smell of latex
• Trouble sitting still
• Severe gag reflux
• Bad dental experience as a child
• Difficulty getting numb

At Carrington Square Dental, we work hard to create a stress-free and rewarding dental visit for each patient. If that means providing sedation dentistry, we are happy to do that. Learn more about how sedation dentistry can take the angst out of your next visit. Call our Waxhaw office today.