If you suffer from intense fear and anxiety at the single thought of a trip to the dentist’s office, know you’re not alone. Did you know that tens of thousands of Americans postpone important oral care every year because they’re scared of going to the dentist? At We Fix Smiles, we work hard to offer patients sedation options that make even the most complex implant procedures pain-free. Our advanced, cutting-edge sedation dentistry options help patients alleviate even the most intense stress and anxiety, and our range of dental anesthesia makes highly complicated full mouth dental implant procedures quick, efficient, and pain-free.
Oral conscious anesthesia is one of the most common types of sedation dentistry provided by Dr. Conklin and our team at We Fix Smiles. Patients who receive this form of dental anesthesia remain awake during their procedure but, in most instances, cannot feel or react to even the slightest pain or discomfort. Patients who undergo oral conscious sedation are encouraged to arrange transportation home, as the effects of the anesthesia often linger for hours after a procedure.
Nitrous oxide, sometimes called laughing gas, is a milder form of sedation dentistry that patients inhale through an oxygen mask. Nitrous oxide sedation makes patients feel happy, carefree, relaxed, and comfortable in the operating chair. You will stay awake and alert during your procedure, so nitrous sedation isn’t used for complex invasive procedures. However, this type of sedation wears off quickly, and in most cases, patients can drive themselves home once their treatment is completed.
IV sedation is another type of sedation dentistry offered. This type of sedation is most used to lower stress and eliminate anxiety, making you feel more comfortable in the operating chair. In most instances, IV sedation is powerful enough to eliminate dental fear and anxiety completely. While most patients will remain awake with IV sedation dentistry, you can drive yourself home once your procedure has been completed. However, this will depend on how long you were sedated.
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