Sedation Dentistry – A Quick Look!

Does the thought of sitting in a dental chair make you cringe? Have you scheduled dental appointments before and then cancelled? Does the thought of hearing a drill overwhelm you? You’re not alone.

Recent surveys revealed that nearly 30 percent of the population avoids the dentist due to fear. This “Dental Phobia” prevents people from receiving routine dental care and compromising the health of their mouth and smile.If you don’t want to be know what’s happening during your dental treatment and you want to be in a state of relaxation, then Sedation Dentistry is the best option.

Types of Dental Sedation

What is “Sedation Dentistry”? Sedation Dentistry is used to provide a relaxing and anxiety-free experience for certain people receiving dental treatment. Sedation is the process that creates such a comfortable experience that most patients do not remember the visit; it is as if they slept through the treatment.

Types of Dental Sedation

Types of Dental Sedation:Inhalation Sedation (also known as “laughing gas”, “happy gas”, nitrous oxide, “gas and air”, relative analgesia).Oral Sedation (anti-anxiety pills or a liquid).Intravenous (IV) Moderate Sedation (drugs administered into the blood-stream through a vein).Deep Sedation And General Anesthesia

Things to Check before Choosing Sedation Dentist

Things to Check before Choosing Sedation Dentist:• Check the Dentist’s Credentials • How Long They Have Been in the Sedation

Field• Investigate The Dentist’s Sedation Training• Dentistry Costs and Appointment Timings• Start with a Consultation

Benefits of Sedation Procedure

Benefits of a Sedation Procedure: • Relaxation and Comfort• Little or no memory of treatment• Less time spent on the procedure• Better Treatment Quality• Better Dental Care and Experience

If you are anxious of dental procedures you need to have performed, sedative dentistry will be your savior.

Bozeman Dental Associates offers gentle sedation dentistry to put your worries at ease.

To Schedule an Appointment or for Questions:

Call: (406) 586-9621 Visit: www.bozemandentalassoc.com