Sedation Dentistry
Millions of Americans avoid the dentist due to fear. They are in desperate need of a method to have long overdue dentistry performed. With the availability of safe and effective protocols our guests can receive the care they need and deserve.
Who are candidates for sedation dentistry?
- People who experience a high fear of dental treatments
- People who have had prior traumatic dental experiences
- People who have a fear of dental instrumentation
- People who have complex problems and limited time to complete their needed treatment
- People who are embarrassed about their
teeth but are afraid to improve their appearance or their dental health due to
fear and anxiety.
What is sedation dentistry protocol?
Nitrous Oxide or otherwise known as ‘laughing gas’, or oral premedication sedatives can be given to relieve dental anxiety.
Prior to our guest’s appointment they take a pill at bedtime the night before the appointment and then 1 pill again 1 hour prior to the appointment. A companion then drives them to our office. By the time they arrive they are beginning to feel relaxed and are escorted to the treatment room. We use blankets, pillows, and headphones for their added comfort. When our guest reaches a comfortable level of relaxation we begin the treatment plan. Our guest remains conscious during the entire procedure. We also monitor the guest’s vital signs from start to finish. At the completion of treatment their companion drives them home to continue their sleep.
“They make sure I am comfortable during the dental procedure which keeps my anxiety problems to a minimum or nonexistent which is a tall order for me. They make sure that my gag reflex is taken care of first thing, which is a major problem when not taken care of.”
-B.B.
“FORT WAYNE SMILE ALLEVIATED MY FEARS AND HELPED ME MAKE DENTAL DECISIONS THAT WERE BOTH ECONOMICAL AND SENSIBLE. I HAVE HAD ALOT OF BAD EXPERIENCES WITH DENTISTS IN THE PAST. FORT WAYNE SMILES RESTORED MY FAITH. THANK YOU. BEST OF ALL .. MY TEETH LOOK GREAT.”
-C.M.
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