Many people are afraid of dentists and oral surgeons because of their association with pain and distress in the process of the treatment. Some people are nervous about the simplest of dental cleanings, while many more are scared stiff at the prospect of more complex procedures like fillings and root canals. But, dental health affects the overall health of a person, and people who take care of their oral health can experience better overall health than those who neglect their oral health. While they are not pleasant experiences they can reduce overall health risks and more potentially serious pain. Sedation dentistry has become a very common way for Dayton and Miamisburg dentists to treat apprehensive and anxious patients.
Sedation dentistry provides many methods of reducing the anxiety, pain and fears that accompanies sitting in a dentist’s chair. The most effective sedation method is with intravenous drugs which can put a patient into a light sleep. During IV sedation the patient remains conscious to some extent, but is completely unaware of the dental procedures they are undergoing.
Administration of IV sedation is a highly controlled procedure delivering the medication directly into the blood stream and allowing the dentist to deepen the sedative effect to further reduce awareness and pain if necessary. An hour-long procedure can actually seem like a few minutes to a patient under IV sedation.
This is a great breakthrough for those who avoid general dental work, extractions, and root canals because of the fear and anxiety associated with a visit to their dentist.
Patient should talk to their Dayton or Miamisburg dentist about whether or not sedation dentistry is right for them. IV sedation and other sedation alternatives have helped thousands of patients overcome their dental phobia and become much happier patients.