Some people experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. With oral conscious sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation and anxiety-free dentistry are all terms used to describe this type of treatment. In addition to alleviating anxiety, oral conscious sedation can help patients with a variety of conditions.
You may want to consider oral conscious sedation if you have any of the following issues:
- Strong gag reflex
- Fear of needles
- Sensitive teeth
- Fear and anxiety associated with dental treatment
- Difficulty getting numb
- A history of negative dental experiences
- Trouble controlling body movement due to Parkinson’s disease, Cerebral Palsy or related condition
- Need extensive dental treatment requiring lengthy dental visits
If you feel especially anxious about oral surgery or dental procedures, IV sedation may be an option to help you relax. IV sedation allows you to remain comfortable and at ease throughout your visit, with many patients remembering little to nothing about the procedure afterward. Our team will talk with you about your comfort level and help determine whether IV sedation is a good fit for your needs.
If you have avoided visiting the dentist due to any of these factors, give us a call at (701) 298-9400. We can give you more information about sedation options and help you determine which one is right for you. At Designer Smiles we do all we can to make your visit as comfortable as possible. We look forward to discussing your dental health and goals.
- Jeff Harrie, DDS
- https://www.fargodentalcare.com/services/
- Designer Smiles
- 3525 25th St S
- Fargo, North Dakota 58104
- (701) 298-9400
Serving Fargo dental patients since 1996.