We are understanding of patients who are anxious about dental care. The shots, drilling, and other procedures increase nerves, sometimes to an unbearable level. We want all of our patients to be comfortable during their care in our office. With conscious sedation dentistry, you will be completely calm and relaxed.
After taking one pill one hour before your appointment, you will begin to feel relaxed. Gradually, you reach a deeper level of relaxation by the time you are sitting in the dental chair. You are very calm and unaware of the procedure, but able to respond to any questions asked by the doctor. Your vital signs will be monitored throughout your treatment. When the work is completed, someone will drive you home and within an hour or so, you are completely conscious again.
You are not completely “out” like you would be for surgery. You are in a very calm state that relieves you of your anxiety. This is important to know, as some people have an even greater fear of being completely unconscious. You do not lose control of your perception of what is happening around you. Conscious sedation provides just the right level of serenity to make you comfortable throughout the treatment.
For those who are resistant to anesthesia, this type of sedation does the trick in place of getting numb. If you need extensive dental work, you can have years of work accomplished in one visit with conscious sedation dentistry. We also offer nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, for those who have lighter needs for sedation.
Pier 210 Dental Group
David Roholt, DDS, MICOI
210 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5696
Pier210Dental.com
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