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Anesthetic and sedation options are available to prevent pain and discomfort during your procedure. Several methods exist, and sometimes they are combined to provide complete comfort. The type of sedation or anesthesia used depends on your personalized treatment plan, your needs, and the expert opinion of your dentist or specialist.
Types of Sedation
Sedation methods generally fall into three groups. We can numb the specific area being treated, sedate you so you remain awake but relaxed, or put you fully to sleep with general anesthesia. Here is more information about each:
Local Freezing
This familiar and reliable method involves numbing a small area of your mouth with an injection. You may feel pressure but no pain.
Sedation
Using prescription medications, laughing gas, or intravenous administration, light to moderate sedation keeps you fully conscious but completely relaxed. This is often combined with local freezing.
Sleep Dentistry
General anesthesia or deep sedation causes you to be nearly or fully unconscious. Patients usually do not remember the procedure. You will feel relaxed and drowsy after waking and will need someone to drive you home and stay with you.
For expert care and safe sedation, trust your local Dentist in Allentown to provide a calm and comfortable experience.
The benefits of dental sedation
Sedation and sleep dentistry help patients from all walks of life with various challenges. Benefits include:
Overcoming dental anxiety
Fear of the dentist can be worse than the treatment itself. Dental anxiety should not keep you from necessary care. If anxiety or fear is holding you back, please let us know. We are here to help.
Make time pass quickly
For long procedures, sedation keeps you comfortable. Your appointment will seem to end quickly. With intravenous sedation, it may feel like no time passed at all.
Tailored for your needs
Whether you have a sensitive gag reflex, restless legs, or local freezing does not work well for you, sedation ensures treatment is accessible and comfortable.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
We carefully review every patient’s medical history to decide if sedation is appropriate and safe.
Sedation makes you feel drowsy and relaxed quickly. Some people report a mild tingling sensation. You may experience mild memory loss and not recall the procedure.
Most sedation does not involve full unconsciousness. Instead, it allows you to feel deeply relaxed. Many patients do not remember the procedure afterward.
Yes. We always recommend that a friend or family member drive you home and stay with you until the sedation fully wears off. Your body needs rest before resuming normal activities.
If sedated, it is best to take the day off to recover. Typically, sedation effects last between two and eight hours depending on the type used. Plan to rest for at least 24 hours before returning to your regular routine.
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