Many people have little to no anxiety when it comes to dental care. Some people can manage dental treatment with little more than slight anxiety. For others, however, going to the dentist is a lot more difficult. If you've ever avoided getting dental care out of anxiety, or if the thought of going to the dentist makes you nervous, then sedation dentistry could be for you.
Sedation dentistry offers pain-free and anxiety-free dental procedures as the patient is in a deeply relaxed state, although fully responsive. It means something even more important: a comfortable experience - often with no recollection of the time passed. We often hear from patients who express their gratitude and delight in their first ever visit to the dentist without fear.
All of the amazing advances in dentistry can’t do a thing for you if you don’t go to the dentist. Dr. Cieplak realizes that there are legitimate reasons people avoid the dentist. It’s been estimated that almost half of the population has some kind of dental fear - from people who feel a little uncomfortable, to those who are so terrified they can’t set foot in a dental office. Whether it’s fear or something else that’s keeping you away, today’s dentistry gives many options for making you comfortable throughout your appointment. Sedation dentistry uses medication to relax patients, which makes for a totally comfortable dental experience.
Many of our patients have found their experience with sedation dentistry to be positively life-changing and incredibly effective. Sedation dentistry allows a patient to be calm and drowsy while still remaining in control. Often our patients equate sedation dentistry to relaxing on a beach. For many, this is the answer they've been looking for all their life.
Discuss sedation dentistry with Dr. Cieplak if you or somebody you know agrees with these statements:
Patient is too scared to even call the dentist and make an appointment
Patient has a stressful lifestyle, high anxiety, or a busy schedule and wishes to complete treatment comfortably in fewer visits
Patient has a strong gag reflex
Patient has an aversion to dental sounds and smells
Patient has anxiety about dental instruments
Patient has had negative dental experiences in the past
Patient is in pain or delaying treatment he or she needs to stay healthy
How does sedation dentistry work?
You will be accompanied by a companion to your dental appointment. You are given a sedative prior to your dental appointment, and will become drowsy. You will be escorted to a comfortable chair, and your level of comfort, sedation, and vitals will be continually monitored so that your visit is completely safe.
After you are comfortable, our dental team will take care of your sedation and dental needs. You will remain in control but will be unaware of the treatment. Afterwards, you will have little to no memory of your appointment.
When your treatment is completed, your companion will take you home. If you want to know more about oral sedation click here.