Sedation dentistry refers to the use of drugs to calm and relax a patient prior to and during a dental appointment. There are multiple safe kinds of sedation dentistry that we use at George and Associates – ranging from conscious sedation (you’re awake) to IV sedation (you’re asleep).
Sedation dentistry allows us to offer dental treatment without panic or anxiety. We believe your dental experience should be anxiety free, and sedation dentistry is an important part of that.
So many people have a fear of the dentist from when they were kids – so much so that people often avoid going to the dentist even if they are in desperate need.
It’s important for us to change the perception that people have of going to the dentist. There have been so many advances in gentle dental technology. There is no longer a need to be in pain or experience the anxiety associated with going to the dentist.
Yes. It’s very safe.
The drugs administered during sedation dentistry are common and very safe. Adults have very few risks.
In addition to being safe, Dr. George has gone through extensive training in sedation dentistry techniques as well as advanced sedation techniques during his time in the military.
Lastly, Dr. George and Associates believe in furthered education adding close to 250 hours a year of training.
Not everyone needs deep sedation dentistry.
Many people experience anxiety from past dental experiences. We get it.
People with a deep-seated anxiety may need sedation for their first few visits, and then after that often report that they don’t need any sedation at all.
Patients with complex cases, where multiple procedures will be performed can benefit greatly from sedation dentistry as it allows us to get more work done in a single visit.
For children, you’re probably already familiar with one kind of sedation commonly used in pediatric dentistry – “funny” gas! IV sedation can depend on the child’s age as well – so we recommend that on a case-by-case basis.
For older adults, sedation options can vary based on the patients general physical wellness.
Most people don’t remember their dental experience at all.
Many people report that they remember being driven to the office, and then waking up in their bed at home. We believe this provides for a better dental experience.
It depends.
Whether your insurance company will cover sedation dentistry depends on your insurance company as well as the complexity of the procedure. However, it’s not uncommon for an insurance company to help cover the costs of sedation.
Yes.
All kids of cases have involved sedation dentistry. It’s very common – from a patient who has complex dental issues who wants to get all the procedures done in one visit to people with general anxiety.
We treat you like a person! You’ll always know how much you owe before treatment starts. We also provide flexible options. Find Out More.
We remove pain & anxiety. We work hard to remove the fear of going to the dentist. Your experience here should be special! Find Out More.
Honestly, we’re just really good at this. We’ve built a team of highly-trained experts who are experts in almost all forms of dentistry. Find Out More.
If you need dental care, we would love to schedule a consultation with you. There are no commitments, just honest answers about your dental health. We would love to meet you!
