You shouldn't put off visiting a dentist because you're too anxious. After all, who knows how badly your teeth may deteriorate in the meantime? Fortunately, sedation dentistry from Dr. Mike Atwood in Medicine Hat, AB, eliminates patient anxiety, thus allowing patients to undergo much needed dental work. Do you want treatment free of fear? Read on to learn what sedation dentistry can do for you!
More about Sedation Dentistry
Dr. Atwood specializes in sedation dentistry to help people who suffer from dental phobias and anxieties. There are several types of sedation dentistry at our Medicine Hat office, including:
- Oral Sedation: This is a medical procedure where sedative drugs are administered via an oral route. Patients may be conscious during this option. People are given pills they should take within an hour of the procedure. The given medicine usually falls within the Benzodiazepines family.
- Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas): It is administered by inhaling a gas while being monitored. You will feel euphoric and completely relaxed. So you'll forget about your worries, fear, and anxiety. This sedation option works fast, and is both safe and effective.
- Intravenous Sedation: This technique delivers a combination of drugs directly into your bloodstream to work quickly and effectively. During this time, you will remain awake but relaxed.
You need to speak with your dentist about the best option for you. If you don't visit your dentist for regular checkups and a professional dental cleaning every six months, you may need to have more serious procedures done:
- Root Canal Therapy: The dentist will need to disinfect the tooth's root canal and remove the dental pulp.
- Dental Implants: Serious decay or injury may result in tooth loss and your dentist will need to insert a titanium post to replace the missing tooth root.
Interested? Give Us a Call
Would you like to learn more about sedation dentistry? If so, call Vista Dental in Medicine Hat, AB, Canada, today at (403) 548-7077 to schedule an appointment!