Sedation Dentistry Overview
Sedation Dentistry Overview
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be a dentist? Not because of the work, but because of the way so many people would dread visiting you! Dental anxiety and fear is a huge issue, and millions of adults actually wait to see a dentist until problems are severe and extreme. This is why we at Lansdowne Dental Care in Lansdowne, VA offer sedation dentistry.
There are so many reasons that people (children and adults alike) will panic over even a simple office visit. They may have had a terrible experience in the past, they may be upset about needles or dental equipment, they could gag easily and hate things in their mouths, they could be upset by the vibration and sound of dental gear, or they may just dislike the entire process.
As your dentist in Lansdowne, VA we understand the realities of your dental anxiety or dental fear. We never question why you get nervous or tense, and instead offer you options for sedation dentistry. This will allow you to arrive at the office in a state of calm and relaxation, and receive treatment without any sense of pain, upset or discomfort.
While our sedation dentist can take care of your needs without you becoming upset, it is important to also consider the long-term benefits of sedation dentistry. For instance, if you have one or two visits using this method, you may start to feel much less upset about the dentist in general. Soon, you may not even require the sedation dentistry at all because your fears have been overcome.
Even if this happy outcome does not occur, we have no problem offering various types of sedation dentistry that include:
Oral sedation – This is a special prescription medication that you take before the appointment. You would need someone to give you a ride to and from the visit, and you would arrive in a very relaxed, or even drowsy state of mind. Some of our patients are so relieved by this sedation that they even doze off during treatment.
Nitrous oxide – This is the famous “laughing gas” sedation that you inhale through a special mask placed just over your nose. It too relaxes you deeply, though many people do not say they are drowsy. Instead, they just seem to drift off into their own world and only come back around when the mask is removed.
With either approach, you enjoy safe and effective sedation, no pain or upset, and get the care you need. In fact, this method can allow you to get several treatments and for the doctor to work faster because you are not nervously twitching or expressing fear.
Contact Us
If you have additional questions about sedation dentistry, or about any of the other treatments mentioned here, give us a call at our Lansdowne, VA office at (703) 723-7810. You can also use our online contact form and one of our staff will get back to you promptly.