Multiple sedation options for your comfort
Sedation dentistry enables patients who may have a low pain threshold, very sensitive teeth, a gag reflex, or moderate-to-severe anxiety the ability to undergo more advanced procedures for teeth and gum health. At Dana Point Smiles, we use a Board certified Medical and Dental anesthesiologists to administer an IV sedation that puts you to sleep safely and comfortably, and provides for the ultimate painless dental care.
What is Sedation Dentistry or “Sleep Dentistry”?
- A low level of sedation: you will feel completely relaxed but will not be asleep.
- Moderate sedation: you will feel more relaxed, even drowsy and although not fully asleep, you may not remember much afterwards.
- Deep sedation: you will wake up easily but will be more or less unconscious.
- General anesthetic: you will be fully asleep/unconscious and will not be aware of anything.
What are the benefits of Sedation Dentistry?
Being sedated while you have dental work completed brings with it many benefits. Your anxiety will be relieved, you will be less aware or totally unaware of the procedure being carried out and your fear will be a thing of the past.
Who should consider Sedation Dentistry?
If the thought of dental treatment fills you with dread, then sedation dentistry is well worth considering. Whether you have a phobia or something less, by allowing your dentist to sedate you, dental treatment can be carried out quickly and efficiently. Talk to your dentist about sedation dentistry if you have problems with any of the following:
- A fear of dentists
- Low pain threshold
- Very sensative teeth
- A gag reflex that causes problems during treatment
- Need to have a vast amount of work carried out
