The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

159311405For patients who suffer from dental fears and phobias, sedation dentistry offers a relaxing, anxiety-free treatment experience. This encourages those afraid of the dentist to seek the dental care needed to maintain healthy, functioning smiles. During a sedation appointment, the dentist will administer sedatives orally, through IV, or as a local anesthetic.
Make Dental Appointment Feel Faster
Sedatives put the dental patient in a relaxed, calm state of mind. While patients may feel sleepy, they don’t actually fall asleep during the procedure. However, many dental patients who use sedation dentistry feel as though their appointments lasted only a few minutes. This is especially beneficial when a dental procedure takes hours to actually perform. Dentists can then perform complex dental procedures, like smile makeovers or reconstructive procedures, in fewer appointments.
Eases Dental Fears
The most common reason patients choose sedation dentistry is to ease the anxiety associated with dental treatment. Many people postpone necessary dental care because they become anxious about visiting the dental office, especially if they need complicated dental procedures. Scheduling regular dental checkups is crucial for maintaining oral health. Sedation dentistry helps patients feel comfortable during the treatment process, so they are more inclined to seek necessary treatment. Sedation dentistry also allows patients in need of complicated cosmetic dentistry procedures to obtain a smile that is great looking and healthy.
Improves Oral Health
People who visit the dentist regularly are less likely to develop serious health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Sedation dentistry encourages people to schedule routine appointments by easing their fears. As a result, sedation dentistry patients are more likely to schedule routine dental care every six months. This means they are also less likely to neglect their oral health at home or wait until a serious problem arises before seeking treatment.
At John Carson DDS, our goal is provide safe, comfortable, and pain free treatment experiences for our Tucson patients. We understand that many patients feel anxious during a dental visit, so we offer a variety of sedation options based on a patient’s’ level of comfort. To learn more, please call us at (520) 514-7203.