{"id":132,"date":"2015-10-01T19:04:24","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T19:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/?p=132"},"modified":"2016-08-22T23:44:23","modified_gmt":"2016-08-23T06:44:23","slug":"4-great-benefits-of-sedation-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/4-great-benefits-of-sedation-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Great Benefits of Sedation Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sedation can make your dental appointment easier. photo credit: Minerva Studio | Dollar Photo Club<\/p><\/div>\n

Here at Landmark Dental Group, we understand that going to the dentist isn\u2019t the most enjoyable way to spend your time, but it\u2019s something you shouldn\u2019t avoid. If you get nervous about going to the dentist, however,\u00a0it can be difficult to bring yourself to go. Luckily, sedation dentistry<\/a> offers a stress-free way to visit the dentist.<\/p>\n

No. 1 – You\u2019re Completely Relaxed<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many people get anxious when they visit the dentist. Even if you\u2019re just going in for a cleaning, you may feel the urge to postpone your appointment<\/a>. Of course, that only increases the risk of developing a cavity, gum disease,\u00a0or a more severe problem, including tooth loss. For people who have dental-related phobias<\/a>, or anxiety in general, sedation dentistry makes going to the dentist a lot\u00a0easier.<\/p>\n

With sedation dentistry, one becomes completely relaxed. It’s easy to forget that you\u2019re at the dentist\u2019s office entirely! Not only does sedation put you at ease, but it makes the entire process easier for your dentist as well. A welcome side effect of the sedation is amnesia, so you won\u2019t remember much of your appointment when it\u2019s over.<\/p>\n

No. 2 – You Feel\u00a0No Pain<\/span><\/h2>\n

One reason people fear going to the dentist is pain. As dentists, we\u00a0do our best to prevent pain, but some people are more sensitive than others. If you have sensitive teeth or gums, getting your teeth cleaned and rinsed may be painful enough to make you stay away. Even keeping your mouth wide open for a long time can be uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

Sedation, however, creates a pain-free experience. Some types of sedation actually increase your pain threshold, so something that normally causes you pain will be like a walk in the park, and keeping your mouth open for a long time will be a breeze.<\/p>\n

No. 3 – The Dentist Can Get More Done<\/span><\/h2>\n

Some dental procedures take a long time, and even though you\u2019re just sitting there, they take their toll on you. For example, if you have several teeth that require crowns<\/a>, and you decide not to undergo sedation dentistry, you may need to schedule several appointments. The strain and stress of a long appointment may just be too much for you.<\/p>\n

However, if you do choose to undergo sedation, the dentist can often\u00a0do more in one longer visit to minimize the number of times you would need to keep coming back. Since you\u2019re sedated, you won\u2019t even realize how long you\u2019ve been at the dentist. You\u2019ll feel like you just sat down when, in actuality, three hours have passed.<\/p>\n

No. 4 – There Are Different Types of Sedation Available<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many different types of sedation available, so you should be able to find the perfect one for you. If you only have a little anxiety about going to the dentist and the treatment won\u2019t be too long, inhalational<\/span> sedation (i.e. Nitrous oxide or the “laughing gas”)\u00a0may be the right way to go.\u00a0 If you have a moderate amount of anxiety, then taking an oral medication prior to\u00a0your appointment\u00a0 may help you to\u00a0feel more relaxed.\u00a0 On the other hand, if you have more severe anxiety or need to get a lot of treatment\u00a0done in one visit, intravenous (IV)\u00a0conscious sedation is the best option.<\/p>\n

Sedation makes going to the dentist stress-free, which means you no longer have to put off much needed dental treatment. If you get nervous whenever you think about going to the dentist, contact our friendly office staff at Landmark Dental Group\u00a0to discuss sedation options by calling (831) 464-1372.<\/p>\n

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Here at Landmark Dental Group, we understand that going to the dentist isn\u2019t the most enjoyable way to spend your time, but it\u2019s something you shouldn\u2019t avoid. If you get nervous about going to the dentist, however,\u00a0it can be difficult to bring yourself to go. Luckily, sedation dentistry offers a stress-free way to visit the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[27],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=132"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":553,"href":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132\/revisions\/553"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}