Did you know that there are some people that avoid getting the dental care their smiles need because they’re frightened of visiting the dentist? Did that last sentence just resonate with you? That’s okay, Pasadena Family Dentistry understands that dental fear is a real phenomenon in today’s society. We just don’t want our locals suffering from unnecessary dental issues when we have the sedation services you need to get the dental care you deserve. If visiting the dentist has been long overdue for you, consider how an appointment with your Pasadena sedation dentist can change your perception on oral care.
The Truth About Dental Phobia
Anxiety is one of the most common problems that health professionals see, especially in the dental field. It’s not always a bad dental experience that evokes these fears either. Dental fear could be a snowball of fear of being trapped, getting an injection, or having your personal space invaded.
Understanding the root of a patient’s dental phobia is important to determining whether their fear of the dentist is minor or severe. By having an open conversation with your dentist about your dental fears, our office will be able to assist you with sedation dentistry that will relax you enough to receive the dental care your smile needs and deserves.
Perfect Candidates for Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry is a great option for patients that are scared to go to the dentist. Just because you have a fear of visiting your dental professional, doesn’t mean that your smile can withstand the neglect. Whether younger or older patients are afraid to sit in the dental chair or simply don’t have the attention span to do so, we can provide the appropriate sedative to help any patient relax. Sedation is also great for patients with disabilities or special needs that may interfere with their dental work. You may also want to consider visiting Pasadena Family Dentistry for sedation dentistry if:
- You have a low pain threshold and extensive dental work.
- Can’t sit still in the dentist’s chair.
- Have very sensitive teeth and gums.
- Have a bad gag reflex.
- Need multiple dental treatments to be completed.
Types of Sedation We Offer
Nitrous Oxide
This popular form of sedation is commonly known as “laughing gas.” That sounds much more comforting than a dental drill, right? Many patients that have mild dental anxiety turn to this form of sedation. Nitrous Oxide can be safely monitored by either Dr. Holmes or Dr. Revel to ensure each dental procedure or treatment is fast and effective. Besides working quickly, it wears off quickly. The sedative is so light that you’re able to continue the rest of your day uninterrupted. Patients have driven home from their dental appointment after being cleared by one of our office team members.
Oral Sedation
We wouldn’t compare the strength of this sedative to general anesthesia, but oral conscious sedation is a heavier sedative than laughing gas. One of our dental experts will administer a personalized, measured amount of medication that you drink before your dental treatment to help you feel a little drowsy. In some cases, patients can even fall asleep for the whole dental visit. After the sedative has worn off when their dental appointment is complete, the patient typically will have a numb mouth but still be alert and responsive as normal.
Contact Pasadena Family Dentistry
Not only can sedation dentistry help your dentist care for otherwise hard to reach areas in your mouth, but you can receive the dental care that your teeth need to stay healthy. Call us today to schedule an appointment in our Pasadena office.