What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry is sometimes called sleep dentistry and has a number of benefits that should be considered. For example, even something as simple as having teeth cleaned can at times instill panic or stress in a patient. It is no surprise that a large number of people become anxious when dealing with dental procedures or visiting a dental office. In truth, most dental procedures and therapy today are virtually pain-free thanks to local anesthesia and other types of technology. In cases where local anesthesia is not the best option for sedation, dentistry is sometimes required.

Moderate Sedation Takes Sedation To The Next Level

Sedation dentistry makes use of medication as a way to help patients to relax during dental treatment. There are different levels of sedation dentistry that should be considered. Minimal sedation is a common type of sleep dentistry that actually results in the patient being awake but far more relaxed. Moderate sedation takes sedation to the next level where patients may actually not remember most of the dental procedure that they just underwent. Deep sedation is a state of sedation where the patient is barely conscious but considered to be still awake. Finally, general anesthesia ensures that the patient is completely unconscious during a dental procedure.

Sedation In General Is Highly Effective And Successful

Sedation can be administered in a number of ways including inhaled or taken orally. In other cases, IV moderate sedation to deep sedation is sometimes required. Deep sedation is often referred to as general anesthesia and allows the patient to be completely unconscious during surgical dentistry or other more complex dental procedures. Regardless of the type of sedation a patient receives, it is important to note that sedation, in general, is highly effective and successful in helping patients to enjoy the best that modern dentistry has to offer. Contact your Walnut Creek dentist, Dr. Darvishzadeh at Walnut Creek Dental today for more information on sedation dentistry and all that it has to offer.

References:
[1] Why Sedation Dentistry Is Often A Good Choice
[2] Dental Services
[3] The Importance Of Surgical Dentistry