Are you one of the many Americans that suffer from odontophobia? If you have steadily avoided the dentist for a while – maybe even for years – that answer may be yes, and you are in good company. Approximately 50% of Americans do not receive regular dental care. To narrow in on that further, 9% to 15% of all Americans avoid the dentist entirely due to fear of the dentist or their dental anxiety, also known as odontophobia.
This is where sedation dentistry changes everything. Sedation dentistry is a safe, comfortable way to completely relax during dental appointments. This may seem hard to believe, but you can really “sleep” through a dental appointment. In most cases, our patients don’t actually fall asleep, but they do have a deep feeling of calm and peace. You can count on us!
At Smile Avenue – Dental Studio, Wrentham Office, Sedation dentistry offers a relaxing experience akin to a cat nap. With oral sedation, you’re not unconscious but pleasantly “dozing” in a half-awake, half-dream state. Patients often have little or no memory of the treatment, feeling calm and relaxed, yet responsive to instructions. This reduces discomfort post-treatment, as tension can exacerbate it. Vital signs are closely monitored throughout with advanced medical equipment. As awareness of its benefits grows, more people return to the dentist with confidence in prioritizing their oral health.
Oral conscious sedation is an excellent choice for people who fear needles. Oral medication is provided prior to treatment in order to induce a state of sedation. Though oral sedatives do not cause sleep, they usually dull the senses. This means that most patients cannot remember the pain, smells or noises associated with the procedure. Usually, a dose of medication is taken a night prior or on the day of the appointment.
Intravenous sedation is a moderate type of sedation. Patients who have previously experienced IV sedation often report feeling like they slept through the entire procedure. Generally, IV sedation is used for shorter treatments. It is administered via direct injection into the bloodstream, which means the effects are immediate. Sometimes patients feel groggy and sleepy when the IV sedatives are withdrawn. This is why it is important to bring a designated driver for the drive home.
The most intense types of sedation utilized in sleep dentistry include deep sedation and general anesthesia. You will be given medication during this sedation, which may render you unconscious or completely asleep throughout the treatment.
Since you’re in a deep sleep while under deep sedation or general anesthesia, you won’t be able to readily wake up until the effects of the medicine wear off or are reversed with medication.
Since this is the strongest type of sedation, it is typically saved for complex dental operations or for people with high dental anxiety levels. During the procedure, a licensed anesthesiologist or dental anesthetist must monitor sedation.
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Depending on the procedure you could be sedated for anywhere between 30 minutes to a few hours.
You will feel less anxious and relaxed during the procedure. After the sedative wears off you might have a slight discomfort depending on the procedure.
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