Sedation Dentistry
in Cherry Hill, Princeton & Trenton, New Jersey
eeing a dentist regularly is one of the best ways to preserve the health of your teeth and to prevent future, more extensive and invasive dental procedures. The thought of going to the dentist creates a great deal of anxiety in some patients, and some people are so afraid of going to a dentist that they simply never go, which only causes their dental problems to get worse. Dr. Charmen Douglas, cosmetic dentist in Gibbsboro, NJ, can ease your fears and make your dental procedure more comfortable for you.
There is a new form of cosmetic dentistry that has made going to the dentist a bearable, if not pleasant experience, for the millions of people who have avoided the dentist for years, perhaps decades. Sedation dentistry just may be the answer you've been looking for to alleviate the fear and anxiety you experience just thinking about sitting in your dentist's chair.
Sedation dentistry is the perfect solution for most patients who suffer from dental anxiety. Sedation dentistry options can make your next dental visit more relaxing, more comfortable and anxiety-free.
Who Could Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?
- Patients who fear needles
- Patients who have difficulty becoming numb after Novocaine
- Patients requiring multiple dental procedures
- Patients have had bad past experiences at the dentist
- Patients have a strong gag reflex
- Patients suffering from other physical disabilities.
How Will I Be Sedated?
There are many different types of medications that dentists use to sedate their patients, and many patients assume sedation dentistry means they will be asleep during the procedure. That is not the case, usually. There are many drugs Dr. Douglas uses to sedate patients before a dental procedure. Some the most commonly used drugs are triazolam, diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan) zaleoplon (Sonata) and hydroxyzine (Vistaril).
All of these medications have been proven to be safe and effective. Since these drugs work in different ways and last for different amounts of time, sedation dentist Dr. Douglas will discuss the differences with you and decide which drug is most appropriate for the dental work you are having done that day. Triazolam is a popular choice because it actually has an amnesiac effect, and patients rarely remember what even happened at their appointment. This drug is especially effective for patients who are afraid of the dentist.
Some of these medications make the patient drowsy enough that he/she will sleep through the procedure. Sometimes the sedative/analgesic is given in pill form and sometimes it is administered intravenously. For obvious reasons, being sedated before a dental procedure requires that you have someone drive you home from Dr. Douglas' office.
Sedation dentistry is not for everyone, but for those of you who have been avoiding getting your teeth fixed due to fear of the dentist, sedation dentistry is the solution you've been looking for.
If you would like to learn more about how sedation dentist Dr. Charmen Douglas practices sedation dentistry in Gibbsboro, NJ, please contact her office today to schedule your initial consultation.(856)346-8900
Beautiful Smile, LLC
The Smile Designer
146 Haddonfield - Berlin Road, Suite #302
Voorhees-Gibbsboro vicinity, NJ 08026
(856)346-8900 (Phone)
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