{"id":285,"date":"2024-03-04T16:05:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T16:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/?p=285"},"modified":"2024-04-11T16:08:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T16:08:29","slug":"sedation-dentistry-5-good-reasons-to-relax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/04\/sedation-dentistry-5-good-reasons-to-relax\/","title":{"rendered":"Sedation Dentistry: 5 Good Reasons to Relax"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/04\/sedation-dentistry-5-good-reasons-to-relax\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_500193738-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist administering nitrous oxide to woman with dark brown hair\" class=\"wp-image-286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_500193738-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_500193738-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_500193738-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_500193738-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_500193738-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, it\u2019s not uncommon for people to feel so anxious about dental appointments that they avoid them. Whether you\u2019re nervous about basic visits like checkups and cleanings or are dreading an upcoming procedure like a root canal, your dentist can alleviate your worry with different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">sedation options<\/a>. These medications can help you feel calm and comfortable the entire time your dentist works, but that\u2019s not all they do. Keep reading to learn about 5 additional advantages of sedation dentistry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit #1: There Are Choices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many dentists offer more than one option for sedation so that if you\u2019re not a good candidate for one, you likely can use another. Although it varies depending on your provider, some of the types include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nitrous Oxide Sedation:<\/strong> Also known as laughing gas, this is the most widely used method and is great for patients with mild anxiety or minor procedures. Your dentist administers it through a mask that\u2019s placed over your nose so that you inhale it with each breath. It can induce a happy sensation that can reduce your worry while increasing your pain tolerance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oral Conscious Sedation:<\/strong> Your dentist will prescribe this pill and instruct you to swallow it before you arrive for your visit. That gives the drug plenty of time to kick in before your dentist begins the procedure. You\u2019ll likely need someone to drive you to your appointment and back home if you\u2019re using this medication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit #2: Expedited Procedures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re stressed the entire time you\u2019re in the dentist\u2019s chair, you might be there for longer. Your dentist is better able to do their job when patients are relaxed and compliant than when they\u2019re restless and fidgety. That means using a sedative can reduce the length of your procedure, so you\u2019ll be done sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit #3: Calm, But Conscious<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The medications used are given in doses that put you into a foggy state so that your mind and body don\u2019t register discomfort, but usually won\u2019t put you to sleep. You\u2019ll still be able to breathe on your own as well as both listen to and respond to your dentist\u2019s instructions. However, you may not remember much of the procedure after the fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit #4: Quick Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, you can expect the medication to wear off relatively quickly once your treatment is completed. For example, the effects of nitrous oxide last as long as you\u2019re inhaling it but dissipate within minutes once the mask is removed. Oral conscious sedation takes a few hours to wear off, but you should be back to normal after a good night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit #5: Surrender Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The medications used for sedation dentistry have minimal side effects when they are provided by an expert like your dentist. Most providers are highly trained professionals who are qualified to administer them, so you can trust you\u2019re in good hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know more about sedation dentistry, you can confidently schedule your next appointment without worrying about the outcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Amaze Dental, patients of all ages benefit from two experts who offer a full array of services, including sedation dentistry. They believe in treating everyone with integrity and respect and take the time to get to know you as a result. Their compassionate approach is combined with state-of-the-art technology to enhance patient comfort while providing individualized solutions to meet your unique needs. They utilize both nitrous oxide as well as oral conscious sedation so that you can feel comfortable throughout your visit, regardless of the reason for it. You\u2019re welcome to request an appointment on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by calling (972) 230-1100.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Unfortunately, it\u2019s not uncommon for people to feel so anxious about dental appointments that they avoid them. Whether you\u2019re nervous about basic visits like checkups and cleanings or are dreading an upcoming procedure like a root canal, your dentist can alleviate your worry with different sedation options. These medications can help you feel calm and comfortable the entire time your dentist works, but that\u2019s not all they do. Keep reading to learn about 5 additional [&hellip;] <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/04\/sedation-dentistry-5-good-reasons-to-relax\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-285","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=285"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/285\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":287,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/285\/revisions\/287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=285"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}