SEDATION DENTISTRY - CONCORD, NC
Enjoy Stress-Free Dentistry with Soothing Dental Anesthesia
Lessen Discomfort and Anxiety with Sedation Dentistry
Regular dental care is essential for maintaining a healthy smile, yet dental anxiety prevents many people from going to the dentist. If you’re one of the estimated 36% of people in the U.S. with some degree of dental fear, rest assured that it’s possible to experience stress-free dentistry. This can be accomplished by blocking pain sensations with local anesthetics and safely administering a sedative medication that helps you relax. Research has shown that people’s perception of the dentist starts in childhood, so our dentist, Dr. Robert Rogers, does everything he can to deliver a wonderful experience, starting with your child’s first visit.
Whether you’ve had negative past dental experiences or are worried you need more extensive treatment, our compassionate team wants to change this narrative. We’ve seen firsthand how sedation dentistry helps patients with dental anxiety get the prompt, top-quality dentistry they deserve. If dental anxiety prevents you from getting the dental care you need, you’ll benefit from sedation anesthesia near you in Concord, NC.
Is Sedation Dentistry Right for You?
- Any degree of dental anxiety
- Sensitive gag reflex or teeth
- Low pain threshold
- Resistance to local numbing agents
- Need for multiple or complex treatments
- Past traumatic dental experiences
- Aversion to the noises, smells, and tastes
Our Soothing Dental Anesthesia Options
At Rogers & Associates, we administer lorazepam (Ativan), a prescription drug for short-term relief, management, and treatment of dental anxiety. Ativan belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines that slow down activity in the brain to allow patients to relax. An added benefit is that it tends to result in short-term amnesia, so you won’t recall anything about your procedure. A single dose is taken the night before your scheduled procedure and/or the day of your visit helps reduce anxiety and procedural-related pain. When you get this type of dental anesthesia in Concord, NC, we closely monitor all your vitals during treatment and shortly thereafter. A designated adult will need to drive you to and from our practice and should stay with you at home due to lingering side effects that last up to 12 hours.
Nitrous oxide, commonly called laughing gas, typically contains 70% nitrous oxide and 30% pure oxygen. When inhaled through a small nosepiece, the gas has a numbing and mood-altering effect that allows you to relax and feel euphoric during a dental procedure. Of all the types of sedation dentistry, nitrous oxide is the oldest, mildest, and safest method. With that said, it is most useful for mild dental anxiety and less complex dental procedures. Nitrous oxide levels can be adjusted immediately to meet your unique needs. Although you’ll feel relaxed, full consciousness is maintained so you can communicate with our team. The effects of nitrous oxide are felt almost instantly, and it wears off within five minutes of turning off the nitrous oxide and breathing in only oxygen. Nitrous oxide isn’t associated with lingering side effects, so you can drive yourself home.
Enjoy a Healthy Smile and Life with Sedation Dentistry
Dental anxiety can seriously affect oral health when it becomes a significant barrier to routine dental care. Skipping appointments allows bacteria to flourish and attack your teeth and gums, increasing the risk of extensive decay that may require a root canal or crown. Neglecting professional dental care can lead to tooth loss that affects your ability to eat, drink, speak, and socialize, while advanced gum disease can turn into a whole-body health challenge. In addition to alleviating dental fear, sedation dentistry makes it easier to get complex procedures, such as full mouth dental implants. If you’re postponing or avoiding getting dental care, we encourage you to call Rogers & Associates and ask about sedation dentistry in Concord, NC. Dental anesthesia delivered with our gentle touch will enable you to receive the relaxing dental care you need for a healthier, happier long-term smile.
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