Types of Conscious Sedation Dentistry we offer
IV Sedation Dentistry
IV Sedation Dentistry is also known as Deep Conscious Sedation is only used by Oral Surgeons and dentists with specialized training and special certification. With this type of sedation dentistry, medications are administered directly into the blood stream. The greatest advantage of IV Sedation is that if someone is not sedated enough, the doctor can administer more medication and the effects are instantaneous. IV Sedation is not used commonly in most dental offices because of the specialized advanced training required and the requirements for certification by the State Board of Dentistry. The drugs used for IV Sedation are more effective then the same drugs taken orally. There is a more profound amnesia associated with this technique.
Smile Magic Dentistry has the necessary specialized training, experience and certification to administer IV Sedation. This is a great option for patients who need extensive treatment or for disabled patients with Down's syndrome, Parkinsons disease or Alzheimers patients.
Why IV Sedation Dentistry?
Although IV Sedation works much like oral sedation, the advantage of IV Sedation is that if someone is not as "deep" as the doctor would like them to be more medication can be given and the effects are instantaneous. With oral sedation, a pill has to be taken orally and the effects may take varying amounts of time to begin working for the patient depending upon weight, height and medical history of the patient.
Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry
It's called conscious dentistry because you are still aware of where you are but you are so relaxed that you are no longer focused on your surroundings. With oral sedation you are given a little blue pill to take about an hour before your dentist appointment. You will need someone to drive you to your appointment. Depending upon the treatment scheduled, normally you will be sleeping for approximately 1-2 hours.
Why Oral Sedation Dentistry?
- Oral Sedation is a safe and effective way of relieving the fear and anxiety associated with going to the dentist
- Dentists have used oral medications for many years to relieve fear and apprehension associated with dental appointments
- It works well for most patients allowing them to relax and have little or no memory of their dental appointments (partial or total amnesia)
- It's easy, you take a pill one hour prior to your dental appointment
- Some patients are so relaxed that they sleep right through their dental appointment. When someone is relaxed they will feel less tired after a long dental appointment.
- Patients are so relaxed and comfortable, that a large amount of complex treatment can be accomplished in a single appointment
- People who have trouble getting numb are often helped by Oral Sedation Dentistry
- If you are scared of needles, sedation dentistry can help you
- People who have difficulty controlling movements, such as Parkinson's Disease or Cerebral Palsy are often helped by oral sedation
- The dentist can complete more dental treatment of higher quality, in a shorter period of time, on a patient who is relaxed
Read the sedation dentistry faq for detailed information of how oral conscious sedation works.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous Oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a pain relieving and sedating gas that is combined with oxygen to make patients more comfortable during dental care. A light tingling feeling is often experienced by patients as well as an altered sense of time. Patients often listen to relaxing music during nitrous oxide sedation. Some patients love the feeling and feel very comfortable, others require something more tranquilizing. In general, patients who have had traumatic dental or life experiences that leave a life long memory, will be more comfortable with something that will relax them more than nitrous oxide alone.
Why Inhalation Sedation Dentistry?
- Inhalation Sedation dentistry is a safe and effective way of relieving the stress, fear and anxiety associated with going to the dentist
- Dentists have used Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Sedation for many years to relieve fear and apprehension associated with dental appointments.
- It works well for most patients allowing them to relax and have little or no memory of their dental appointments (partial or total amnesia).
- Its easy, you arrive at the dental office. A mask is placed over your nose and the Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen mixture is regulated very precisely by a special machine. The mixture can be constantly adjusted to meet your needs.
- Some patients are so relaxed that they sleep right through their dental appointment. When someone is relaxed they will feel less tired after a long dental appointment.
- Patients are so relaxed and comfortable, that a large amount of complex treatment can be accomplished in a single appointment.
- People who have difficulty getting numb are often helped by Inhalation Sedation Dentistry. The Nitrous Oxide has an Analgesic effect.
- If you are scared of needles, sedation dentistry can help you.
- People who have difficulty controlling movements, such as Parkinson's Disease or Cerebral Palsy are often helped by oral sedation.
- The dentist can complete more dental treatment of higher quality, in a shorter period of time, on a patient who is relaxed.
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