Sedation Dentistry
Family Sedation Dentistry in Owensboro & Beaver Dam, KY
If you or someone in your family fears seeing the dentist, Travis Wilson Family Dentistry in Owensboro and Beaver Dam can make your dental procedure much less uncomfortable. Through the use of sedation dentistry, we can help you relax enough that you won’t dread your visit.
What Is Sedation Dentistry in Owensboro & Beaver Dam?
Sedation dentistry uses nitrous oxide or sedatives such as Halcion to relax you throughout your dental procedure. In some instances, sedation dentistry may use an IV or general anesthesia to sedate patients throughout major dental surgeries. These types of sedation are performed by highly skilled and specially trained professionals, because your safety is always our first concern.
What Are the Advantages of Sedation Dentistry in Owensboro & Beaver Dam?
The advantages of Sedation Dentistry are many. They include:
It’s no fun to be scared of your dentist. That’s why Travis Wilson Family Dentistry offers sedation dentistry services for patients who experience a heightened sense of anxiety or fear when it’s time for a tooth cleaning.
Types of Sedation Dentistry
In most instances, simple sedatives or inhaled gas are used to perform sedation dentistry. You may be asked to take a pill roughly one hour before your procedure begins. Similarly, your dentist may have you inhale a small amount of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, to help relax you before your procedure. Both are effective ways of reducing feelings of fear, anxiety, and panic during your visit.
If you’re interested in adding sedation dentistry to your dental service, our dentist will sit down with you to discuss the benefits and opportunities. We’ll make sure you understand the procedure and any side effects it may cause. For most patients, sedation before a dental procedure causes such side effects as sleepiness, forgetfulness, or a pleasant, disassociated sensation. You may slur your words or find situations funnier than they are in reality. The effects of sedation dentistry wear off quickly with no lasting side effects.
Who Can Have Sedation Dentistry?
Even children can have sedation dentistry performed by a medical professional. This service may be a good solution if you:
With children, your dentist may use nitrous oxide or a sedative given in an amount that’s safe for body weight and age. When done correctly, there is very little risk involved in most forms of sedation dentistry.