Dental anxiety and fears refrain the patients to go to a dental office. Some people tend to endure the agony of tooth pain because of fear of injection, dental devices or pain associated with the procedure. Sometimes, even just the thought of going to the dentist scare them. However dental issues must be taken care of to prevent further damage and oral diseases. Here at Lithia Springs Family Dentistry, we provide state-of-the-art sedation dentistry service to help our patient feel relaxed and comfortable during their dental procedures.
It is a branch of dentistry which uses medication or sedative that allows patients to relax and reduce anxiety and fears during the treatment. Sedation Dentistry is sometimes referred to as “sleep dentistry.” Sedation dentistry has different types and levels of sedation depending on the patient needs.
Local anesthetics are used to prevent pain sensation in the specific area of the mouth to be treated. It works by blocking the nerves that transmit pain. Before administering the local anesthetics, a topical anesthetic is applied to eliminate the pain caused by the needle. Such type of sedation is used in procedures such as treatment of gum disease, fillings, and oral surgeries.
It is also known as “laughing gas” since it allows the patient to be in a euphoric state; it is a safe and effective option of conscious sedation. The sedative is administered by making the patient inhale a mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen by placing a mask over the nose that promotes the feeling of relaxation and comfort allowing the patient to be stress-free and relieved dental anxiety. While inhaling the gas, it produces immediate sedation that wears off once the mask is removed. This type of sedation is ideal for everyone, especially for children.
Mild – the patient is entirely awake but relaxed
Moderate sedation – is also known as conscious sedation. The patient tends to slur their words when speaking and cannot remember much of the procedure.
Deep – The patient is on the edge of consciousness but can still be awakened easily.
General anesthesia – The patient is completely unconscious.
Everyone deserves an anxious-free, comfortable dental experience. Avail of our Sedation Dentistry Services in Lithia Springs. We are located at 1515 Westfork Drive, Suite A Lithia Springs, GA 30122.
