{"id":191,"date":"2015-12-28T16:39:52","date_gmt":"2015-12-28T16:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/?p=191"},"modified":"2016-08-22T23:33:22","modified_gmt":"2016-08-23T06:33:22","slug":"sedation-dentistry-in-santa-cruz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/sedation-dentistry-in-santa-cruz\/","title":{"rendered":"Landmark Dental Offers Sedation Dentistry in Santa Cruz"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Perhaps a dentist didn\u2019t numb your mouth enough once when you were a kid, or maybe the sound of the drill causes the hair on your arms to rise. Whatever your fear, you can\u2019t let it prevent you from seeing the dentist. Luckily, for patients who experience anxiety and stress about going to the dentist, there are three sedation options available.<\/p>\n

What Is Sedation Dentistry?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many people get anxious about going to the dentist. Even something as simple as a filling can cause a patient to panic and avoid seeing the dentist, which can lead to even more dental problems. While the dentists and staff at Landmark Dental will work with you so you fully understand the procedure in order to reduce anxiety, they also offer sedation dentistry<\/a> options for patients who still have some reservations. Although you are awake (usually) during sedation dentistry, the sedation can create a stress- and worry-free<\/a> environment so that you can keep your smile beautiful.<\/p>\n

Option 1: Inhalational Sedation<\/span><\/h2>\n

You may not realize it, but you\u2019ve probably heard of inhalational sedation. It\u2019s informally known as laughing gas, but its actual name is nitrous oxide. Despite how it\u2019s depicted on TV, nitrous oxide won\u2019t have you laughing hysterically in the dentist\u2019s chair. It\u2019s simply a minimal sedation technique that’s designed to leave patients relaxed during dental procedures. It\u2019s the most minimal form of sedation, and is only effective while the gas is being inhaled (this is because the human body doesn\u2019t metabolize it). When the treatment is over and the dentist turns off the gas, you\u2019ll be back to normal and will even be able to drive yourself home.<\/p>\n

Option 2: Oral Sedation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Oral sedation is another option that can leave you care-free at the dentist. Most commonly, oral sedation comes in the form of a pill from the Valium family. You\u2019ll need to take the pill about an hour before the procedure, so that it’s in full effect when the dental procedure begins. With oral sedation, one can expect to feel drowsy — and even fall asleep for a bit. Because the effects don\u2019t wear off as fast as inhalation sedation, you\u2019ll need someone to drive you home after your treatment. The effectiveness of oral sedation depends on the dosage, but it varies from minimal to moderate.<\/p>\n

Option 3: IV Sedation <\/span><\/h2>\n

IV sedation is a form of conscious moderate sedation offered at Landmark Dental Group. With IV sedation, the dentist slowly injects medication directly into your vein until you are sedated enough. Although patients are comfortably sedated and may even remain awake during the entire procedure, they usually don\u2019t remember much of it afterwards. Patients are able to talk and breathe on their own, but your vitals will be closely monitored during the procedure for safety. Like oral sedation, IV sedation takes time to wear off, so you\u2019ll need a ride home from a family member or friend.<\/p>\n

Stop avoiding the dentist because of stress or fear. When you choose Landmark Dental, you can have access to sedation services that make going to the dentist a breeze. For more information about sedation dentistry, contact Landmark Dental today by calling (831) 464-1372<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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