If you have a low pain threshold sedation dentistry is the
perfect solution. Patients can literally
fall asleep while having their teeth worked on.
This used to only be an option for small children. As the technology has improved, dentists like
Dr. Pechak have become experts at keeping patients comfortable undergoing
dental work.
Some people are not terribly concerned with pain but
experience anxiety from going to the dentist.
Anxiety and fear can make getting dental work more uncomfortable and
harder to recover from. When people are
mentally and emotionally worked up it causes pain to intensify which only
exasperates the issue.
Sedation dentistry is the solution. Patients can relax and have a calming dental
experience. It can also make it easier
for the dentist to do his job. With a
patient relaxed, and holding still, work can be performed faster with fewer
interruptions.
Types of Sedation
Dental patients can have conscious oral sedation where they
fall asleep slowly or IV sedation where the impact is immediate.
Conscious Oral
Sedation
Patients can take a pill and watch as their fears start to
fade away. There are two levels of this
type of sedation, light and medium.
Light sedation makes a patient feel relaxed and comfortable, but they
will most likely stay awake for the entire procedure. Patients are able to respond easily to the
dentist’s commands. This is a fantastic
option for patients that want to know what is happening, but are fearful of the
process.
Medium sedation relaxes a patient, but they may feel groggy,
slur their words, and fall asleep. While
awake, patients can communicate but won’t necessarily remember anything.
IV Sedation
This type of sedation takes place immediately with a medium
to high effect. Many patients go to
sleep almost instantly. For those with
extreme fears of dental work, this is probably the best option.
Safety
In order for sedation to be safe it must be administered by
someone that has been properly trained and has the right level of
experience. This procedure cannot be
conducted by an untrained staff member.
When selecting a dentist make sure you ask about their experience level
and who administers the sedation. Dr. Pechak
is an expert dentist patients can count on.
Benefits of Sedation
Dentistry
The benefits extend beyond alleviating fear and making the
patient more comfortable. While those
things make sedation worth it, another clear benefit is that a patient can accomplish
in one visit what it would normally take multiple visits to complete. Patients can get back to their lives quickly,
with less time in the dental chair.
Dr. Jochen P. Pechak and Perio & Implant Center of the
Monterey Bay are experts at providing sedation dentistry. Don’t let fear, anxiety, or a low pain
threshold prevent you from getting necessary dental work done. There is a solution that can improve your
smile and keep you feeling calm and relaxed.
Set your appointment by calling 831-648-8800.
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