Dental Anxiety? Access Care in Comfort With Sedation Dentistry

Fully half of all adults do not visit a dentist regularly, and that’s a major problem, because oral health issues can quickly escalate to affect your overall health. Since many oral hygiene issues are related to bacterial infections of the mouth, they can quickly escalate to life threatening conditions if the infection migrates to other parts of the body. If you put off regular dental check-ups due to anxiety, then you need to know about the benefits of sedation dentistry for patients like you.

What Patients Gain From Sedation

When patients receive sedation, they are able to get support for anxiety symptoms while receiving dental care. There are a few methods available, and the exact benefits of each differ. Dr. Alvarado works with each individual who reports dental anxiety to determine the best option, and then fine-tunes it to provide the most comfortable experience possible.
  • DentalVibe® Pain-Free Anesthesia: This innovative device removes pain through the use of vibrations, without the need for drugs. For many patients, this is the only treatment needed for a totally pain-free and anxiety-free dental experience.
  • Oral Sedation: For patients who need medicinal support, a prescribed sedative can be taken before the appointment. Patients receiving oral sedation need to have someone drive them to and from the appointment.
  • Nitrous Oxide: Fast-acting and fast to wear off, this method has been shown to relieve pain while providing mild euphoria, making it great for patients with anxiety who need to be able to drive after their appointments.

Take Charge of Your Oral Health

There’s no reason to let dental anxiety get the best of you when sedation dentistry is an option. Contact our office today to make an appointment, and let our office help you access comfortable dental care. Better health and a brighter smile are just around the corner for millions of patients who have anxiety about going to the dentist, and you can be one of them.
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