Sedation Dentistry
We know that some patients might have dental anxiety which can get in the way of important treatment. So, we make it easy for you to get the dental care you need with nitrous sedation & with any treatment available upon request and signed informed consent by the patient or the Patient’s guardian/parent, after reviewing the patient’s medical history for any possible contraindication. (Sedation Dentistry in Houston TX)
Benefits of sedation dentistry
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Reduces dental anxiety
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Get more treatment completed with fewer appointments
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Most patients don’t remember the sights and sounds of the treatment
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What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation Dentistry in Houston uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. It’s sometimes referred to as “sleep dentistry,” although that’s not entirely accurate. Patients are usually awake with the exception of those who are under general anesthesia.
Normally there are 4 options for sedation dentistry; Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas), Oral Sedation, IV Sedation, and General Anesthesia.
Nitrous Oxide is best for those patients who have lower anxiety, have shorter procedures, and cannot block out their whole day for dental treatment.
Oral conscious sedation is done without the use of needles. that is why this is now one of the most common techniques used. These medications create a comfortable experience that most patients do not remember the visit, and some even sleep through the treatment!
IV conscious sedation is a deeper form of sedation that is administered intravenously. This method of sedation is for patients that need to be more deeply sedated than oral conscious sedation.
General Anesthesia sedation should be administered and monitored by an Anesthesiologist. This method will be put completely unconscious for their dental treatment.