1/29/2018 0 Comments Candidates for Dental SedationFor those who will be undergoing any type of invasive, potentially painful dental or orthodontic procedure, the inclusion of dental sedation into the picture is nearly always a possibility. Our Huntington Beach dentists will be able to determine if dental sedation can help you.
Many of us are familiar with the use of Novocain in the dentist’s office and may confuse it with true dental sedation. While Novocain only numbs the area in question locally, dental sedation is unique in that it operates on the consciousness of the patient rather than the strictly physical sensation of the pain to be experienced as a result of the procedure to be performed. Good candidates for sedation are those undergoing invasive procedures or treatments that will require an extended amount of time, such as an individual receiving a dental implant or a root canal. Some patients may be biologically impervious to the numbing effect of Novocain, necessitating the need for dental sedation in some cases. Individuals who experience chronic jaw soreness or other disorders of the head and neck that may inhibit their ability to comfortably sit through the entire procedure while fully conscious may also benefit from the use of dental sedation, as will any patient with an uncontrollable gag reflex, or insurmountable anxiety in anticipation of dental treatments. Some pre-existing conditions might make the administration of dental sedation too risky to be professionally recommended. Women who are pregnant will want to avoid sedation as the drug can affect their growing infant negatively. Patients who are in poor health or who suffer from some medical conditions such as heart disease or abnormal blood pressure may also want to consider alternative means of pain management during their procedure. Our dentist will take all these factors into consideration before making a final call on whether or not sedation is right for you. Of course, to minimize any danger or health risk to the individual being sedated, our sedation dentist will want a full report on both your dental history and health records, including a list of allergies and previous negative reactions to anesthesia. Your current regimen of medications will be checked against the sedation to be administered to avoid the possibility of an adverse drug interaction.
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6/19/2017 0 Comments How Dental Sedation WorksAre you afraid of visiting the dentist? Do you have a history of traumatic dental visits? Do you have sensitive teeth, difficulty getting numb, or a sensitive gag reflex? Our dentist in Houston may recommend dental sedation. Sedation can also be good if you hate needles and shots, dislike the noises or smells associated with dental offices, or need multiple or complex dental treatments.
Sedation dentistry uses medication to combat the anxious feelings that many people suffer, and help calm and relax you during your dental treatment. Most patients experience no discomfort during their procedure and feel completely comfortable. They may have little or even no memory of their procedure. We will monitor you throughout the process to ensure your well-being. You might feel drowsy with sedation dentistry, and you will be much more responsive to the anesthetics we use to numb you before treatment. Your gag reflex will also be less sensitive or non-existent. Your anxiety levels will be greatly reduced, allowing you to feel deeply relaxed. Call our provider of dental sedation in Houston today to learn more about how sedation works or to schedule an appointment with our team. |
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