Sedation Dentistry is a Great Way to Go

A lot of people really hate going to the dentist - I mean really hate going to the dentist. Most of the time the reason people don't go is because of fear. It's estimated that as many as 50 million people don't go because of fear! Wow!

But I can understand it. I had bad experiences with my childhood dentist and they come back to me every time I get in the chair, too. It doesn't keep me from going, and I usually get through the appointment very well, but it is still there. Now multiply that many times and even I would have a hard time going. So I can understand where these patients are coming from.

Well, now we have Sedation Dentistry, also known as Sleep Dentistry or Relaxed Dentistry. Our patients take a small pill known as triazolam, or Halcion, and usually are so relaxed that they doze off during the dentistry we do for them. It's great if there's a lot of fear. And another great thing about it is that there is an amnesia effect where not much of the appointment is remembered afterwards. It's also great for people who want to get a lot of dentistry done in one or two sittings. Often the appointments can last for several hours or all day. When the patient goes home, has a good meal and a good nap the experience is in the past and they usually feel great about it and themselves.

Oral Sedation Dentistry is a great fit for people with high fear or just want to relax through a long appointment. We also give our patients an iPod and Bose Headphones to dampen the noise. Many times they request a blanket and we also have massage pads available. Man, this is nothing like my childhood dentist or many others I've gone to, but I want to treat my patients the way I want to be treated!

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Yours for better health,

Glen