{"id":59,"date":"2017-09-30T13:12:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-30T13:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2017-10-06T13:15:50","modified_gmt":"2017-10-06T13:15:50","slug":"sedation-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/sedation-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Dentist Can Help You Relax Your Way to Healthy Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_84416799-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"woman smiling on a sunlit porch\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_84416799-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_84416799-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_84416799.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Most people don\u2019t like visiting the dentist. We\u2019re not afraid to say it &#8212; but we also know it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. Sedation dentistry can help you relax your way to a cleaner, healthier smile! Keep reading to find out how it works, and whether or not it\u2019s right for you. (Spoiler alert: it is.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Sedation Dentistry?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sedation dentistry is the use of medication to help you relax at the dentist\u2019s office. By removing your mind from the sights, smells, and sounds of what\u2019s going on around you, sedation dentistry allows your dentist to work with greater efficiency &#8212; reducing the amount of time you have to spend in the dental chair overall. The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\/~\/media\/ADA\/Advocacy\/Files\/anesthesia_use_guidelines.pdf?la=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Dental Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has approved the use of sedation in dentistry. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are My Sedation Options?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation are two popular methods for helping you relax. If necessary, they may be combined for added comfort. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas, is something you breathe in through a small nasal mask. It helps you feel light, tingly, and maybe even happy to be at the dentist\u2019s office. Once the procedure is complete and the mask is removed, its effects wear off almost immediately. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral conscious sedation is achieved with a medication you take about an hour before your procedure. By the time you are settling into the dental chair, you are relaxed and ready to receive treatment. You may not remember the details of your appointment after the effects wear off &#8212; a benefit for anyone dealing with dental fear or anxiety. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which One Is Right for Me?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You and your dentist will discuss sedation to determine the method that is best for you. Nitrous oxide is a great option for people undergoing minor procedures &#8212; like fillings and deep cleanings. Because its effects wear off quickly, you can go about your day as usual after your appointment is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral conscious sedation is a better option for people who are a little more nervous at the dentist\u2019s office, or those who wish to have several things taken care of in one visit. Because its effects take over before the appointment and last for a little while after, patients are advised to have someone bring them to and from the dentist\u2019s office. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with special needs or mobility issues that make reclining in the chair for extended periods of time also find that sedation dentistry helps make it easier to undergo necessary dental care. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been avoiding the dentist due to fear or discomfort, it\u2019s time to give sedation a try! Your clean, healthy smile depends on regular dental care. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Author<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/meet-dr-tripulas.html\"><b>Dr. David A. Tripulas<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers superior dental services for friends and families in Wharton. To learn more about sedation dentistry or to schedule an appointment, we invite you to contact us by calling (979) 532-4663.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people don\u2019t like visiting the dentist. We\u2019re not afraid to say it &#8212; but we also know it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. Sedation dentistry can help you relax your way to a cleaner, healthier smile! Keep reading to find out how it works, and whether or not it\u2019s right for you. 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