Anxious About Visiting the Dentist? No Problem!
At Germantown Dental Group, our cosmetic dentists and their experienced team understand that many people have anxieties or fears about dental work. That’s why we offer advanced sedation dentistry techniques to help patients experience a more relaxed, even pleasant, treatment.
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Dental anxiety can keep patients from obtaining necessary dental care, which can lead to major dental problems and even risks to an individual’s overall health. Sedation dentistry involves techniques that allow you to settle your nerves before and during the treatment process.
These techniques can help you experience a more comfortable and relaxing procedure while minimizing or eliminating discomfort.
With sedation dentistry, you can alleviate your fears and get the care you need to have healthier teeth and gums and a beautiful smile!
Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry offers anxious dental patients a way to reduce stress and achieve a more comfortable treatment.
Sometimes referred to as “sleep” dentistry, these techniques can help patients who:
- Are nervous at the thought of needles and dental treatment overall
- Are uncomfortable with the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells associated with a dental office
- Have sensitive teeth and gums
- Have difficulty getting numb
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
- Are anxious about having dental conditions that may require an extensive treatment process
Sedation dentistry can also be very beneficial for patients who are having multiple treatments performed in combination, such as that with smile makeovers or full mouth restorations.
What Is Oral Conscious Sedation?
Oral conscious sedation is a very popular sedation option at our practice, and it involves no needles! About one hour before your procedure, you will take a small pill. Once the procedure begins, the effects of the pill should make you feel extraordinarily relaxed.
While you will not be unconscious and you should be able to communicate with our dental team during treatment, oral conscious sedation makes it possible for you to experience a comfortable, pain-free procedure.
In fact, you may not even remember that the procedure took place at all once it’s complete. A member of our team will be monitoring your vital signs throughout the treatment to make sure everything is running smoothly.
It’s also important to note that you will be very drowsy once treatment is finished, so you will need someone to drive you to and from the practice for your appointment.
Other Comfort Amenities
Germantown Dental Group takes a variety of steps to make sure your visit with us is as comfortable and anxiety-free as possible. Our practice offers a very soothing environment, and we can provide amenities such as soft blankets and personal headphones so you can listen to music during treatment.
We want you to feel relaxed and at ease during your time at Germantown Dental Group, and we encourage you to let us know if there is anything else we can do to make you feel comfortable!
For more information on sedation dentistry at Germantown Dental Group, or to schedule an appointment here at our practice, please contact us today.
Sedation Dentistry Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about sedation dentistry.
Our dental team will be happy to address any further questions or concerns you may have.
Dental anxiety is more common than you may think. In fact, it has been estimated that approximately 50 percent of all Americans experience some level of dental anxiety or phobia.
Sedation dentistry offers these individuals a way to receive the treatment they need without being fearful of the sights, sounds, and sensations associated with dental procedures.
Many people completely avoid dental treatment because of dental anxiety; sedation dentistry can alleviate that anxiety and help patients obtain necessary treatment without sacrificing their comfort.