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If you fear the dentist, you are not alone, but neglecting dental care can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease. It can also make the management of some health issues very difficult such as stroke, diabetes, organ transplants and prosthetic joint replacements. Sedation dentistry refers to the use of medication 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. What is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation dentistry refers to the use of anesthesia during treatment which helps patients reach 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. 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. Your dentist in Amarillo 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. What is Conscious Sedation? An hour prior to your dental appointment, Dr. Comer will give you a small pill to take. With this, you will need someone to accompany you to the office. When you arrive, you will feel very drowsy. While in the office, you will be escorted into a treatment room, covered with a thick, warm blanket and placed on a monitor to track your vital signs. When you are comfortable Dr. Comer and his experienced dental team will take care of all of your dental needs. Once your procedure is completed, your companion will return you home to finish your comfortable, relaxing day. With conscious sedation, you will sedated just enough to be unaware of the treatment, as if you were relaxing. You will feel refreshed, with little or no memory of what was accomplished. Because you are completely comfortable, your dentist can do years of dental treatments in as little as one or two visits. Imagine being able to smile with confidence and chew your food comfortably. Sedation dentistry allows Dr. Comer, your dentist in Amarillo, to replace crowns or dentures, restore sore gums to good health, whiten yellow or stained teeth, fix a chipped tooth, and more. Contact your Amarillo dentist today for more information on sedation dentistry and how it can help you relax during your next dental appointment.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading Amarillo dentist, Dr. Ken Comer. Practicing quality dental care for 20 years with a focus in the treatment of oral-facial pain, endodontic, TMD, restorative, cosmetic and sedation in Amarillo, Dr. Comer is committed to providing the best in quality care for patients of every age.
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