La PlataDental
La Plata
At La Plata Dental, we know many patients experience dental phobia and anxiety while visiting a dentist’s office, and we do our utmost to ensure patients’ comfort every time they visit us. Even with a friendly, attentive dentistry team and a gentle, skilled dentist, we know that not every patient looks forward to visiting the dentist, and the anxiety or phobia they experience may be preventing them from getting the dental care they need. If you are one of these patients who needs a little extra help remaining stress and pain free during their appointments, we offer sedation dentistry services. Contact our team to find out more or schedule an appointment in our La Plata dentistry practice.
Sedation is a great option for patients with dental phobia and anxiety and those with sensitive teeth, gums, or gag reflexes. Patients whose cognitive abilities make it difficult to understand their situation may also want to consider the use of sedation dentistry to ensure safe treatment. Kids may need dental sedation during more advanced treatments to keep them safe and avoid crating negative associations with dental visits. Those patients who want to complete numerous or complex services in fewer appointments may also benefit from dental sedatives. We offer nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation options to keep any patient completely relaxed.
Oral conscious sedation can be an effective way for patients to enjoy stress-free and effective treatments at our office in La Plata. This dental sedation method can induce a sense of calmness and well-being that makes it easy to sit comfortably in the dentist’s chair. However, the treatment is not for everyone, so you’ll have to have a consultation with our dentist before you can receive it. Here’s a quick look at how this incredible treatment works, but please contact the team if you’d like to learn more.
Oral conscious sedation involves no needles or face masks, and it is typically recommended for adults who deal with issues like anxiety, nervousness, fear, strong gag reflexes, or anything else that makes it difficult for them to feel comfortable in the treatment chair. Our dentist will prescribe a small pill, usually Valium, Halcion, or Ativan, and instruct you to take it briefly before your appointment. The effects of the sedative usually begin after about fifteen minutes and will last for several hours after the treatment is over.
Oral conscious sedation is administered via a prescribed sedative pill that patients take about an hour before their appointment time. This will ensure that they are already relaxed once their procedure begins, and the effects will last throughout their entire treatment. While you are sedated, you will be able to respond to questions and instructions, and our team will carefully monitor your vital signs to make sure you are safe. Due to the lingering effects of oral conscious sedation, patients need to arrange to have a friend or family member drive them to and from our office. Every patient responds differently to sedatives, but most people are fully recovered from the effects of the treatment after twelve to twenty-four hours. Once you feel back to normal, you may not even remember your dental appointment, but this may be beneficial for patients who are anxious about dental care.
This makes oral conscious sedation a great solution for patients who experience issues like:
Nitrous oxide is often referred to as “laughing gas.” The sedative earned the name due to the euphoric effects it has on patients. This mild form of sedation is easily administered during dental care. Patients simply inhale through a nasal mask. We can easily adjust the dosage during procedures to ensure patients remain completely comfortable. Following treatment, the effects of nitrous oxide wear away quickly. That means patients can drive themselves to and from our office, and they can resume their regular daily activities immediately following treatment.
Because nitrous oxide sedation is so fast acting, it’s a great option for patients who need extensive treatment. We can continually administer and adjust dosage to keep patients comfortable throughout the most advanced procedures. Mild nitrous oxide is a great option for kids who will remain safe and relaxed during treatment and go right back to having fun after their treatment is done.
