Sedation Dentistry in Spanish Fork, UT
For all those who suffer from dental anxiety and dental phobia, dental sedation is a safe and effective way to reduce their discomfort and fear. At Creekside Dental, our Spanish Fork, Utah dentist utilizes advanced sedation dentistry methods to quell our patients' anxiety during their dental visits.
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry involves using medication to help a patient relax while undergoing dental treatments. Also referred to as "sleep dentistry," it induces a state of deep relaxation during the entire duration of the dental treatment.
Who Can Opt for Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry can be beneficial for people who suffer from the following conditions:
- Dental fear or anxiety
- Difficulty in staying still for a long time in the dental chair
- Suffer from a bad gag reflex
- Need extensive or complex dental work
- Have to undergo painful dental treatments
- Can't bear dental pain
- Have extremely sensitive teeth
Sedation Dentistry at Creekside Dental
Nitrous oxide/ laughing gas: Nitrous oxide is administered through a mask placed over the patient's nose. It helps calm the patient, reduce anxiety, and increase pain tolerance.
Oral sedation:Oral sedatives induce a relaxed state of mind in the patient, reducing discomfort and pain. With oral sedation, the patients feel drowsy but conscious during the procedure.
IV moderate sedation: A sedative drug is administered through the patient's vein, so it produces effects more quickly. Through this method, the dentist can constantly adjust the level of sedation as per the patient’s specific requirements.
Why Should You Choose Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry can help people in various ways, including the following:
Reduce Anxiety
Dental sedation can help patients with dental anxiety and phobia stay calm and be at ease before, during, and after the dental treatment.
Ease Discomfort
Sedation techniques can keep patients comfortable and relaxed during extensive procedures. Dental sedation can also help patients with low pain thresholds, sensitive teeth, and sensitive gag reflexes.
Safe
Sedation dentistry administered by trained professionals is safe and effective with minimal side effects. At Creekside Dental, our Spanish Fork, Utah dentist is extensively trained to administer dental sedation to patients.
Minimal Recovery Time
Although the recovery time varies depending on the sedation dentistry method used, patients usually recover quickly. The effects of nitrous oxide gas will wear off just a few minutes after the patient stops inhaling it. Oral and IV sedation require more time - the patient may need a good night's sleep for them to wear off fully.
If you want to know more about our procedures, schedule a consultation by calling us at (385) 448-1500 or book your appointment online.
