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If you are afraid to go to the dentist, relax! With sedation dentistry, you no longer have to worry about going to the dentist. Sedation dentistry is used to provide patients with a relaxing and anxiety-free dental experience. It allows individuals who are too afraid to go to the dentist to receive the dental care they need while avoiding their dental phobia. According to the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, 30 percent of the population avoids going to the dentist due to fear. This fear prevents patients from receiving necessary routine dental care, which can potentially compromise the health and functionality of their mouth and smile. You can have the beautiful smile and good health that you have always wanted with sedation dentistry. Sedation, what is it and how does it work? Sedation dentistry refers to the use of anesthesia during treatment to put patients into a relaxed state, almost like sleep. It is often used during procedures that require an extensive amount of time in the treatment chair, and is ideal for patients who experience dental phobia or have difficulty controlling their movements. Many forms of sedation are used to alleviate anxiety or put patients in a sleep-like state, so that little is felt or remembered from the procedure. Sedation dentistry techniques include:
• Oral conscious sedation
• Intravenous sedation
• Nitrous oxide There are different types and degrees of dental sedation available. The sedation dentistry technique recommended by your dentist will depend upon the treatment being performed and the degree of your dental anxiety. Northland Dental Centre in London will be able to tell you if you are a candidate for moderate sedation with oral sedatives or nitrous oxide, or deep sedation with intravenous medication. Why Sedation Dentistry? Imagine being able to smile with confidence and chew your food without pain. A sedation dentist makes it possible to be completely relaxed during your dental treatment, almost as if you were asleep. You won't feel any discomfort, and with the combination of anesthetics, odds are you may not even remember the treatment itself. While you are comfortable and relaxed, your sedation dentist has the ability to perform many dental care procedures during the same visit, including: • Replacing crowns and bridgework
• Creating beautiful smiles with cosmetic dentistry
• Children and adults
• Wisdom teeth removal
• Nervous patients Best of all, you may only need one or two appointments with your dentist while using sedation dentistry for your dental health care needs. In hours you can start enjoying the confidence that comes with a bright newly restored smile and good dental health. Contact Northland Dental Centre today if you suffer from dental anxiety or phobia. Your London dentists at Northland Dental Centre can use the latest advances in sedation dentistry to successfully treat your dental anxiety while performing treatment to maintain your dental health. No longer do you need to avoid going to the dentist.
Sean Hartmen writes for Dr. Brock Rondeau, family dentist in London, at Northland Dental Centre. Specializing in sedation dentistry, Invisalign, dental implants and veneers in London, the dentists at Northland Dental Centre are available for all of your dental needs.
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