08/05/2016 11:44
It’s no secret that many people don’t love going to visit their dentist. Some cringe at the idea, but know they have to go anyway. For others, the dislike is far worse, and appointments aren’t even made. Whether it is out of fear of pain or discomfort, or fear of the unknown, many can rightly say they have a dental phobia. For these patients, our Los Angeles dentists offer sedation dentistry.
There are several types of sedation dentistry, identified by their intensity.
- Mild sedation leaves you awake but very relaxed
- Moderate, or conscious sedation, will cause you to be a little loopy
- Deep sedation leaves you on the edge of consciousness, but can still be woken up if needed
- General anesthesia renders you completely unconscious
Sedation dentistry is a great tool for many reasons. By relaxing the patient, they are not only calmer but actually feel less pain. This, in turn, can help the dentist, as it is easier to perform procedures and treatments on someone who is less tense or fidgety.
Dental sedation is great for patients who:
- Have an intense dental phobia
- Are younger and might have a hard time staying still in the dentist’s chair
- Have a low pain threshold
- Have very sensitive teeth
- Have a strong gag reflex
- Need a considerable amount of dental work completed
Talk to an expert in sedation dentistry in Los Angeles to see if you can utilize sedation for your next appointment or procedure.
