Dental fear and anxiety are common, and for many, they’re powerful enough to delay or avoid care altogether. We understand how past experiences, fear of pain, or even the sounds and smells of a dental office can trigger stress.
Unfortunately, this often leads to neglected dental issues that worsen over time. At Dean Dental Solutions, we take your comfort seriously. That’s why we offer sedation dentistry, a safe and effective way to help you relax, take the edge off your anxiety, and finally get the care you need—without fear holding you back!
Your comfort should never be considered a luxury; it’s part of the treatment.
Oral conscious sedation involves taking prescribed medication before your appointment to help you relax while staying awake and responsive. It’s ideal for easing anxiety, minimizing discomfort and gag reflexes, and often leaves patients with little memory of the procedure. This needle-free option is typically more affordable than IV sedation, but due to lingering drowsiness, you’ll need someone to drive you home.
Nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” is a mild and effective sedation option inhaled through a mask to help you feel calm and relaxed during treatment. You stay awake and alert the whole time, and the effects wear off within minutes once the gas is stopped. Best of all, it’s needle-free and usually allows you to drive yourself home afterward.
Neglecting dental care due to fear and anxiety poses serious risks that go well beyond just the condition of your teeth. When cavities are left untreated, they can worsen, leading to painful infections and, in some cases, tooth loss, which may require more invasive procedures that can heighten anxiety.
Gum disease, which can progress quietly in its early stages, can lead to bone loss and loose teeth. Delaying essential checkups and necessary treatments allows these conditions to escalate, increasing the complexity and cost of future care while also putting your overall health at risk and potentially impacting your quality of life. With sedation dentistry, you can overcome your fear of the dentist and get the essential care you need without anxiety!
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