How Sedation Dentistry Can Transform Your Dental Experience

The days of being scared of the dental chair are over. If you suffer from dental anxiety, know you are not alone. The answer isn’t to avoid the dentist's office. There are ways that can make your next dental appointment a better experience. At the top of that list is sedation dentistry.  

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry uses a mild sedative to make your appointment more comfortable. The sedation provided keeps you awake but free from anxiety and pain. It also causes short-term amnesia, so you don’t remember the procedure.  

Several different kinds of sedation are available. Your dentist will choose the one that will best improve your experience. Consider some of the benefits of sedation dentistry.  

The Time in the Dental Office Will Fly By

Regardless of how long a dental procedure takes, it will feel like you've been in the chair for just a few minutes. That’s one of the most essential benefits of sedation dentistry. The longer you sit, the more anxious you can get. With sedation, you don’t feel apprehensive, and you don’t remember what happened, so that the appointment will fly by.  

You Can Spend More Time in the Dentist's Office

The reverse is true, as well. Dental anxiety may limit the amount of time you can stand being in the dentist's office, making it hard to complete the tasks you need for good oral health.  

Sedation dentistry allows you to stay longer and get multiple procedures done in one visit. Your overall experience will improve if you don’t have to make a dental appointment every other week.  

You Can Be Proactive About Your Dental Care

Preventive dentistry can mean the difference between keeping your natural teeth for your lifetime or needing implants or dentures. People with dental anxiety can miss out on critical preventive dentistry, such as routine cleanings, which can lead to disease and tooth loss.

A dental cleaning twice a year is one of the best ways to keep your mouth healthy. With sedation, you are less likely to avoid seeing the dentist when you should.  

Control Your Gag Reflex

Some people’s gag reflex is hypersensitive, so they end up gagging and vomiting throughout their dental appointment. Sedation dentistry helps relax you, and that translates to gag reflexes, as well. You’ll stay calm while in the chair, and the sensitivity of that reflex should drop.  

You Fidget Less

Maybe anxiety isn’t your problem with going to the dentist. Not everyone can sit still for extended periods.  

Sedation dentistry calms those who need to move and fidget, making the experience more pleasant. If you know that sedation is an option, you can make your appointment and not worry about needing to get out of the chair.  

Successful Pain Management

Maybe you feel anxious about going to the dentist because of a painful experience. Or just the thought of a needle or drill makes you afraid of the pain they can cause.  

The anesthesia provided in sedation dentistry will manage your pain levels as well as your anxiety. Knowing that you won’t experience pain can make it easier to let the anxiety go.  

Don’t Let Dental Anxiety Stop You from Having a Beautiful Smile

Starbody Dental is a family dentist practice serving residents of Murfreesboro, TN, and the surrounding area. We provide a wide range of services, including sedation dentistry. Make an appointment today to find out about the dental anxiety solutions we offer.  

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