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Our sedation denists in Bellingham, WA work to make your visit as painless and stress-free as possible. We offer a variety of options ranging from local anesthesia to IV sedation. Your dentist will discuss these options with you so that you can determine which is best for you. Sedation dentistry is done with a calming aid; this can be nitrous gas, an oral pill or IV conscious sedation. With sedation dentistry, a patient is not put to sleep, but rather put in a calming state that may feel like sleep.
You may be a candidate if you have:
- Dental phobia
- Dental anxiety
- A sensitive gag reflex
- A previous traumatic experience
- Extra sensitive teeth
- Difficulty getting numb
- Difficulty keeping your mouth open
- Hate noises, smells and tastes associated with dental care
- Hate needles and shots
- Need extensive work or multiple procedures at one time
- Are embarrassed about your teeth
Some 98225 patients fear these factors but with the sedation, their awareness and memory of the procedure is completely blocked out.
What Are the Advantages of Sedation?
Conscious Sedation has an "amnesia" quality, which for most patients tends to prevent almost any memory of the visit. The advantage is that the brain doesn't "register" the work that was done, so there is no lingering discomfort!
By being totally relaxed, you reduce joint and gum soreness. The medicine allows you to have more work done comfortably at one time. You can have your exam, general dentistry, cleaning, root canals and even some cosmetic procedures all done in one visit instead of the traditional two to four visits.
Types of Sedation
Depending on the extent of the anxiety, two different methods can be used to make your dental experience a comfortable one:
1) Oral Sedation:
Medications of various dosages can be given to the patient 30 minutes to an hour before the appointment or at the time of the appointment, depending on the severity of the anxiety.
2) Nitrous Oxide:
Also known as laughing gas, is used to induce a state of relaxation.
The dental sedation methods listed above can provide varying degrees of sedation. These include:
1) Anxiolysis:
Light sedation. Nitrous oxide or oral medications are the most commonly used sedation methods to induce this type of relaxation.
2) Conscious Sedation:
Mild sedation. Nitrous oxide or oral medication can induce this type of sedation. The patient will be awake and able to respond to commands.
3) Deep Sedation:
A state between consciousness and unconsciousness. The patient will not be able to respond to commands in a consistent manner and may need some assistance with breathing in the event they are unable to keep their airway open.
Sedation Process
At your initial consultation in Bellingham, WA, where the entire process is explained, we will review your medical history and take baseline readings of your blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation level. We also will review pre-op and post op instructions then schedule your conscious sedation dental work.
At your appointment, you will be drowsy and unaware of the time passing by. Our specially trained team will monitor you throughout the appointment. Your vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen) are fully monitored until your appointment is over. When you awake, you'll be done with the dentistry and feel relaxed and comfortable. And best of all, you usually won't remember the treatment appointment.
You'll experience a special understanding and sensitivity towards your needs. We do offer Nitrous Oxide as an alternative to oral Sedation Dentistry. Many 98225 patients who are treated with Conscious Sedation frequently say they don't even remember being at the dentist!
If you are looking for a dental practice that will accommodate all of your needs, or want more information about sedation dentistry. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
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