Sedation

If you are anxious around a dentist, your pain threshold is low, gag reflex develops during treatment, or if you need a wide range of complicated and lengthy dental treatments, sedation can be a good option for you.

Sedation eliminates fear and provides a comfortable treatment. It also provides pain control and eliminates anxiety. Since sedation can be performed in dental clinics, it is an effective, predictable and reliable alternative to general anesthesia.

Sedation is a process of administering sedative drugs to produce a state of calm or relaxation. One of the ways to administer sedative drugs is through intravenous administration. Intravenous sedation by the anesthesiologist is both effective and safe. You will not notice, sounds, odor and the needles used when you are under sedation. Even if your treatment is lengthy, you will perceive it as fast procedure. Your dentist can complete different treatments in a single session, which normally requires more than one visit such as dental fillings, extraction, periodontal operations and dental implants.

Another advantage of sedation is that it provides relaxation in patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Cerebral Palsy where movement control is impaired. When the patient is relaxed, the patient’s involuntary movements do not prevent the dental treatment. In addition,some systemic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes can be exacerbated by emotional stress. Moreover, sedation is also very useful in controlling panic attacks.

With anesthesiologist and appropriate equipments, you can overcome the anxiety and fear of a dentist or undergoing dental treatments. All the dental treatments are easily and aesthetically  administered and healthy smile is achieved.