If the idea of going to the dentist for a procedure brings on feelings of fear or anxiety, there are options available to make it easier for you. Between 5 percent and 8 percent of Americans avoid going to the dentist due to dental phobia, but you shouldn’t let your oral health suffer because of fear. At our office, we offer a safe environment, where we are able to comfort patients through various sedation methods.
We can sedate patients through oral Nitrous Oxide, intravenous sedation, anxiolysis and oral conscious sedation. None of these methods will put you in an unconscious state, just a deep state of relaxation during your treatment. Sedation is mainly used when a patient has a high level of anxiety or dental phobia, not necessarily because of pain.
The most common sedation method utilized throughout the dental industry is Nitrous Oxide (N2O). N2O works very rapidly, reaching the brain within 20 seconds. Dr. Eric Meyer will place a small mask over your nose and ask you to breathe normally. Within a few short minutes, you will begin to feel the effects. N2O wears off quickly and there is no “hangover” effect. IV administration is also becoming a popular tool for dentists. IV sedation is administered through the veins, which allows for quicker effects and less recovery time.
The final method utilized by our office is known as oral conscious sedation. It is as simple as taking an aspirin, you will not be “knocked out”, but you will feel more relaxed. Because some patients have trouble with needles and gas, Dr. Meyers provides them with an oral sedative, such as valium. This is utilized for patients with mild to moderate anxiety as it is not as powerful as other sedation methods.
To set up an appointment, call 714.879.7943. For more information, visitwww.FullertonDental.com.
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