If just the thought of going to the dentist for a procedure brings on fear and anxiety, there is no need to suffer. Between 5 and 8 percent of American avoid going to the dentist due to dental phobia, but you don’t need to let your oral health suffer because of fear. At our office in Castle Rock, CO, we offer a safe environment where we can comfort anxious patients through various sedation methods.
Sedation is mainly used when a patient has a high level of anxiety or dental phobia, not necessarily because of pain. At Prairie Hawk Dental, we can sedate our patients through intravenous sedation, anxiolysis or nitrous oxide. These methods will not put you in an unconscious state, but it will put you in a deep state of relaxation for your procedure.
A common sedation method utilized in the dental industry is nitrous oxide (N20). Nitrous oxide works very rapidly, reaching the brain within 20 seconds. With this method, Dr. Aaron Goodman will place a small mask over your nose and ask you to breathe normally. Within a few short minutes, you will begin to feel the effects. Nitrous oxide wears off quickly, and there is no “hangover” effect.
IV administration is also becoming a popular option for dentists. This type of sedation is administered through the veins, which allows for quicker effects and less recovery time. Anxiolysis is also used by our practice. Because some patients have trouble with needles and gas, Dr. Meyers provides them with an oral sedative, such as valium. This is utilized for patients with mild to moderate anxiety as it is not as powerful as other sedation methods.
To schedule an appointment, call 720-515-1801. For more information, visit www.PrairieHawkDental.com.
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