If you’re someone that gets anxious at the thought of going to the dentist, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, that discomfort can get to the point where you avoid much-needed dental care. That’s why Mai Dentistry offers sedation dentistry services to patients in and around Land O’Lakes, FL. That way, you can get the dental treatment you need in a more relaxed state.
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry involves providing dental patients with a moderate level of sedatives. As a result, you don’t become unconscious and are safe. Instead, you end up feeling more relaxed and carefree, or oftentime doze off. In addition, patients develop a form of short-term amnesia that makes them insensitive to pain and avoid bad experience.
Mai Dentistry relies on a variety of techniques when applying sedation dentistry. Our goal is to make the dental experience as straightforward as possible for our patients. The Mai Dentistry staff goes over every substance or drug used with each procedure so that patients have a complete understanding of what to expect.
How Does Sedation Dentistry Work?
During your initial consultation at Mai Dentistry, the dentist sits down with you and goes over the various sedation options offered by our practice. In addition, we go over your health history to ensure you don’t have health issues or take medications that may lead to complications. Based on those results, we recommend the best options for sedation dentistry.
Patients are advised not to eat or drink anything at least six hours before their dental appointment. Unless the dentist indicates otherwise, you should continue taking any routine medications.
Once you’re ready, the dentist begins administering the sedatives before starting your procedure. Patients still receive a local anesthetic that numbs the gums and teeth. That’s usually done after you’ve achieved a relaxed state because of sedation dentistry.
Who Benefits From Sedation Dentistry?
Anyone who comes to Mai Dentistry is a likely candidate to receive sedation dentistry services. It works for everyone, not just those who have dental phobias. Our clinic also provides sedation dentistry to individuals who:
- Require extensive dental services
- Do not get numb from local anesthetics
- Have a more extreme gag reflex
- Medically compromised
Learn More About Sedation Dentistry
If you’re feeling a little anxious about your next dental session, you may be a perfect candidate for sedation dentistry. Contact Mai Dentistry today at 813-590-2624 for more information or to set up an initial consultation.
