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What is Sedation Dentistry?

If you’re nervous about work that’s performed at your dentist office, talk to your doctor about sedation dentistry. This method of treatment provides the comfort you need during dental procedures. Although it’s usually not used for general exams and cleanings, some of the common procedures that it’s used for include fillings, crowns, root canals, and extractions. The goal of sedation dentistry is to provide a comfortable environment while work is performed to correct damaged teeth.

Nitrous Oxide

There are various types of sedation dentistry that can be used depending on your level of anxiety and the length of time that your dentist estimates for the procedure. Nitrous oxide is the most common type of sedation used in the dental office. Gas is administered through a mask that’s placed over your nose. Once the procedure is over, the gas is turned off. Nitrous oxide tends to wear off very quickly, making you comfortable while the dentist is working with very few side effects once the procedure is completed and you’re no longer breathing the gas.

IV Sedation

If you know that you need to have multiple dental procedures performed at one time or if you’re having an extraction performed, then your dentist might offer IV sedation as an option. You’ll be awake with this type of sedation, but you usually won’t know anything that’s going on around you. This sedation method allows your dentist to get more work done at one time so that you don’t need multiple appointments.

Get In Touch with Us for More Information

To learn more about sedation dentistry and the benefits that it offers, we warmly invite you to reach out and make an appointment with the office of cosmetic dentist Samuel F. Jirik. At our convenient location in Little Rock, AR, our caring and dedicated team of professionals will be pleased to explain this option to you in full and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to set up your consultation!

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