Millions of people in the United States and around the globe suffer from dental anxiety or phobia. This fear can range from minor discomfort to total terror. Some patients are able to overcome their fears to undergo necessary dental procedures, but many avoid visiting the dentist for even checkups or cleanings. Luckily the professionals at Capital Smiles are here to help you overcome your fears. While we want you to know that you will receive the gentlest, skilled treatment with us, you shouldn’t have to experience anxiety to have a great smile. Sedation dentistry at Capital Smiles in Schenectady, NY can help any anxious patient relax and let us care for their oral health. Call to schedule an appointment today.
Safe Sedation Dentistry at Capital Smiles
Sedation dentistry provides patients with a safe, relaxing atmosphere to receive dental care. Our dentist Erin M Page are certified through the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS). This certification ensures that our dentists have been trained to safely administer oral conscious sedation for their patients, and will be able to provide you with excellent dental care while you safely relax.
Our office provides two types of sedation: oral and nitrous oxide (laughing gas). With Oral Conscious Sedation, we will prescribe and administer sedatives that quickly relax you. Patients often fall asleep or enter a sleep-like state throughout the procedure, and report not remembering much if any of their visit. Effects of sedation typically wear off 12 to 24 hours after taking the drug.
Nitrous oxide is commonly referred to as laughing gas because it causes a sense of euphoria. Patients who use nitrous oxide for sedation are able to relax during the dental procedure, but generally remain awake and remember their visit. The dentists are able to constantly control dosage to maintain your relaxation throughout. Additionally, the effects of laughing gas diminish quickly. Most people return to their daily routine after a few hours.
Who Should Have Sedation
Sedation dentistry is not just beneficial for phobic patients. Patients with sensitive gag reflexes, those who have very sensitive teeth or gums, those who experience pain from other bodily injuries when in a dental chair, and those who need extensive work should also consider sedation dentistry before treatment. At Capital Smiles, your comfort is our first priority, and sedation dentistry is just another way we put you first.
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If you haven’t visited the dentist for one or more years due to dental anxiety, don’t put it off one more day. Call to schedule an appointment with our sedation dentistry certified dental professionals. We’ll work with you to develop a safe, effective sedation plan to help you relax and improve your oral health. Our capital district dental office welcomes patients throughout the Capital District including Schenectady, Albany, Rotterdam, Troy, Niskayuna, and beyond.