Does the thought of visiting the dentist make your heart race and palms sweat? Many people, children and adults, have anxiety when it comes to visiting the dentist. In fact, dental anxiety affects “approximately 36% of the population, with a further 12% suffering from extreme dental fear.”
Dental anxiety can lead people to going a significant amount of time between dental visits, refusing necessary dental procedures, or refusing to go to the dentist at all. This can have a severe impact on a person’s oral health. That is why Go Dental offers three methods of conscious dental sedation to help you relax in the dental chair.
Oral
Oral sedation involves taking a pill before your procedure. The pill will make you drowsy and relaxed. You may even fall asleep during your procedure. This is a good option for people who have mild to moderate anxiety about visiting the dentist.
Inhalation
Inhalation sedation, also known as laughing gas, involves inhaling a gas through a mask. The gas will make you drowsy and relaxed. This is a good option for people who have mild to moderate anxiety about visiting the dentist. Some people prefer this method over IV sedation because it does not involve a needle.
Intravenous (IV)
Intravenous (IV) sedation involves injecting medication into your vein. The medication will make you drowsy, relaxed, and less aware of your surrounding. You may not even remember the dental procedure when the sedation wears off! IV sedation works quickly and is monitored by a dentist the entire time. It is a good option for people who have moderate to severe anxiety about visiting the dentist.
No matter what type you choose, you will need someone to drive you home after your procedure. This is because the effects of the medication can last for several hours.
If going to the dentist makes you nervous, let us help you get through it faster. You can rely on our highly experienced dental experts to provide you with the prompt and professional dental services you need and deserve. Request an appointment, and ask your dentist which method is right for you!
