{"id":45,"date":"2015-09-08T19:30:32","date_gmt":"2015-09-08T19:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meridendentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2020-06-08T15:42:21","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T15:42:21","slug":"sedation-dentistry-meriden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meridendentalgroup.com\/blog\/sedation-dentistry-meriden\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Afraid of the\u2026 Dentist? Sedation Dentistry Meriden Trusts Is Your Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"\"sedation<\/a>We humans have a lot of fears, and many are for a good reason. Snakes because poison. Heights because falling. Dentist because\u2026 wait, why do we fear the dentist again? It\u2019s an extremely common fear: in fact, seven out of 10 adults report having some fear of the dentist. Unfortunately, as many as half of adults avoid visiting the dentist as a result of their fear, only seeking treatment when their tooth pain becomes unbearable — and that\u2019s a real problem.\r\n\r\nI suppose we fear the dentist because we fear pain. What you should know, though, is that dentistry is making great strides, especially in terms of comfort. These days, the chances that you\u2019ll experience the amount of pain you\u2019re imagining during any <\/em>dental procedure — even those with the worst reputations, like root canals and extractions — are slim. That\u2019s because now, your anesthetic options are more effective and more accessible than ever before. Read on to learn more about your options in sedation dentistry.\r\n

Who Benefits from Sedation Dentistry<\/h3>\r\nSedative options are a wonderful solution for people with extreme dental anxiety — but they\u2019re not the only ones who can benefit. If you think you could stand to be a little more relaxed in the dentist\u2019s chair, there\u2019s a good option for you in sedation dentistry.\r\n\r\nPatients undergoing several lengthy appointments, who experience difficulty sitting still for long periods of time or who have sensitive gag reflexes may also benefit from sedation dentistry.\r\n

Types of Sedation<\/h3>\r\nWe offer three types of sedation options. Learn which might be right for you.\r\n

Nitrous Oxide Sedation<\/h4>\r\nNitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is a popular choice for patients who experience mild to moderate dental anxiety. It\u2019s usually combined with a local anesthetic, which numbs the area that\u2019s being worked on. The nitrous oxide is then administered through a nasal mask, meaning you breathe it in to remain calm and relaxed throughout your procedure.\r\n\r\nWith nitrous oxide you remain awake, but you\u2019re totally free from pain and the anxiety that the sights, sounds and smells of the dentist office can cause. And once your procedure is over, the nasal mask is removed and the effects wear off immediately. That means there\u2019s no time spent recovering — you can drive away from your procedure and get back to your busy life.\r\n

Oral Sedation<\/h4>\r\nOral sedation is one of the most popular choices in sedation dentistry, appropriate for those who may need a little more than nitrous oxide. With oral sedation, you\u2019ll take a small pill before your surgery. Once you\u2019re comfortably settled into the chair, your doctor will administer a gas to increase the pill\u2019s effects. You\u2019ll soon be totally comfortable and completely removed from the procedure. Although you\u2019re technically still awake with oral sedation, we promise you won\u2019t feel anything. In fact, many patients report not remembering any details from the procedure after the effects wear off.\r\n

IV Sedation<\/h4>\r\nIV sedation produces a similar effect as oral sedation for those with dental anxiety that approaches severe. As with oral sedation, you\u2019ll be awake enough to answer your dentist\u2019s questions, but you won\u2019t be feeling any pain whatsoever — we promise. You will need a family member or loved one to drive you home after your appointment, and to keep an eye on you for the rest of the day.\r\n

Make Your Appointment Today<\/h3>\r\nIf you\u2019re avoiding the dentist due to fear, please break the cycle. You do have options — schedule your appointment with your sedation dentist in Meriden today. <\/a>We\u2019ll make you sure you\u2019re as calm, comfortable and relaxed as possible. We promise.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We humans have a lot of fears, and many are for a good reason. Snakes because poison. Heights because falling. Dentist because\u2026 wait, why do we fear the dentist again? It\u2019s an extremely common fear: in fact, seven out of 10 adults report having some fear of the dentist. Unfortunately, as many as half of adults avoid visiting the dentist as a result of their fear, only seeking treatment when their tooth pain becomes unbearable — and that\u2019s a real problem. 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