Services
Sedation Dentistry
Denver, PA
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry allows you to feel calm, relaxed, and comfortable during dental procedures. This approach involves a moderate level of sedation, meaning you remain awake but feel significantly more at ease. Often referred to as conscious sedation dentistry or “twilight sleep,” it induces a state of temporary amnesia, helping you become less aware of pain while remaining conscious.
This method is especially helpful for individuals with dental anxiety or those undergoing lengthy treatments.
Understanding Dental Anxiety and the Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Dental anxiety is a common issue that many people face, and there’s no need to feel embarrassed about it. This anxiety can stem from the dental clinic environment or specific triggers, such as needles, drills, or even the presence of white coats.
Several factors can contribute to the development of dental anxiety, including past negative experiences with dentists or heightened sensitivity to local anesthetics.
Fortunately, there are effective ways to address this anxiety and receive the necessary dental care. At Cocalico Dental, we believe that even severe dental anxiety can be managed and should not prevent patients from getting the treatment they need. Through sedation dentistry, we help keep patients calm throughout their procedures, allowing them to complete necessary work quickly and efficiently, without the anxieties or discomforts they may have experienced in the past.
Additionally, we use medications that not only enhance comfort during the procedure but also induce a partially amnesic effect, making the entire experience feel like a distant memory!
Types of Sedation Dentistry
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral Conscious Sedation involves a personalized prescription for sedative pills provided by your doctor. Typically, the medication is administered the night before to help you sleep, along with a dose on the morning of your procedure to ensure your comfort throughout the entire process.