Although the number of patients that are treated through sedation dentistry is rising, some may still be relatively skeptical about this procedure. Whether is an exaggeration of the risks involved or a lack of trust in the medical staff, some patients will refuse sedation dentistry even though it might help them receive the treatment they …
Sedation dentistry is a great option for the patients who have dental anxiety or have to go through long lasting procedures that require them to sit still for hours at a time. It is also generally safe to use for children because they often cannot stay still for a long time during the needed treatment. …
Elderly patients often have a difficult time receiving dental treatment. Dental sedation may be the best way for them to get the treatment they need. Sedation dentistry helps patients with anxiety get the dental treatment they need. From individuals who have suffered traumatic experiences in the past to small children and people with sensory processing …
Novocaine is a local anesthetic that is generally used in dental treatments or small surgeries. It is ideal for this type of procedure because it has a short-lived effect and can be concentrated in small areas. Depending on how the practitioner uses it, its effect will typically last between 30 and 90 minutes. If you …
Here are some of the most common dental procedures that may require dental sedation. To this day, despite all the medical technology designed to make treatments less invasive, fear of the dentist remains among many people. Whether it’s a traumatic experience from childhood or an unrealistic and exaggerated portrayal of dentists in our culture, many …
The best way to determine which type of sedation dentistry is best for you or your loved one is to visit our office. One of the issues that you might have with sedation dentistry is not knowing which type of sedation you will receive. Fortunately, there are a variety of guidelines that help make this …