It’s not uncommon to have anxieties about dental care. Despite the potential for discomfort, it’s imperative that people care for their teeth. Sedatives in the dental office can empower phobic patients to receive the care they need while minimizing the potential for emotional distress.
Boundless Benefits
Sedation options offer a multitude of benefits for the patient while encouraging a positive relationship with the dentist. These benefits include:
An Overall Sense of Peace – thanks to sedation dentistry, patients can finally relax when faced with dental treatment. Anxious patients and parents of fearful young children can turn to sedation to help cope with the potential discomfort surrounding dental care.
Positive Associations with Dentistry – for young patients, their first few experiences at the dentist’s office are formative. A negative experience can make oral health a challenge for the rest of their lives. With sedation dentistry, children are more comfortable in the dental office.
Variety of Application – there are many methods of sedation that can benefit dental patients of all ages. Ask your dentist about sedation options in their office. Your dentist will recommend methods based on your needs and the type of procedure.
Sedation Enhances Dentistry
There are many methods of dental sedation, each enhancing the patient’s experience. IV sedation allows a dentist to complete complex procedures or surgery while the patient sleeps. Oral conscious sedation can help patients through the pre-appointment jitters and keep them calm throughout their appointment. Nitrous oxide sedation helps patients stay calm during dental procedures, and a local anesthetic minimizes discomfort during less invasive treatment such as gum cleanings or fillings.
Call Cranston Pediatric Dentistry for More Information
The office of Dr. Athanasios Zavras offers sedation dentistry to accommodate young patients as well as special needs patients of all ages. For more information on our equipment, methods, and services, please feel free to browse our site and call us with further questions. Call us today and schedule a comprehensive evaluation.