Does the thought of booking your next dental appointment make you feel anxious? You’re not alone. In fact, according to one study, 61% of people suffer from dental fear, and almost 4% have never been to a dentist.
At Dentist of Long Beach, our experts are here to help make that fear disappear. With a variety of dental sedation options, we can help you relax during your appointment, while also easing your pain.
Dental sedation, also known as “sleep dentistry”, is a method of using sedation to keep a patient relaxed during a dental procedure. At Dentist of Long Beach, we specialize in conscious sedation, twilight sedation, and unconscious sedation, each offering a different level of sedation.
During conscious sedation, you will remain awake during your appointment. This method will relax you while easing any pain. Some types of conscious sedation include nitrous oxide or laughing gas, anesthesia, and oral medication. This method is often used for patients undergoing routine cleanings, dental fillings and root canals.
Twilight sedation does what its name implies: it puts you into a semi-lucid twilight state. You will feel very relaxed during twilight sedation, almost like you are dreaming. Your memory of the experience might be fuzzy after your appointment. This type of sedation is accomplished using IV or nitrous oxide.
Unconscious sedation is also known as general anesthesia. This type of sedation completely puts you to sleep, so you are not awake during dental treatment or surgery. Unconscious sedation is usually administered through an IV or a breathing mask.
Unconscious sedation, also known as general anesthesia, is the highest level of sedation that we offer. This technique will fully put you asleep during your appointment and is generally administered through IV or a breathing mask.
Oral sedation is offered in the form of medication taken by the mouth. These usually include benzodiazepines meant to help you relax, such as Valium or Ativan.
Nitrous Oxide is also known as laughing gas. This treatment is well-established and is a fast-acting measure to help you relax during your appointment.
Each sedation technique is administered differently. The intensity and how quickly the sedation will kick in depends on the specific technique. Our experts will explain the process and answer any questions you may have.
Be sure to have someone to drive you home from your dental appointment any time you are undergoing any type of sedation process that can cause drowsiness.
The cost of dental sedation depends on what sedation method is used. Certain sedation options, such as IV treatment, can add a cost to your procedure, but dental insurance may help with the expense. Our friendly team will go over all costs with you before we perform any services.
Sedation Dentistry in Long Beach, CA
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