Many individuals have an usual fear of the dentist. Whether it is deep-rooted from a bad experience during their childhood or they are uncomfortable with someone addressing the inside of their mouth, many patients can benefit from the use of sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry can help patients enjoy a relaxing dental visit and get required work done in just one dental appointment. Dr. Sood of The Gentle Dentist in Garden City offers oral conscious sedation, which is one way sedation dentistry can address nervous or anxious patients.
At Dr. Sood's office in Garden City, the only sedation technique used is oral sedation. Oral sedation can be used on both adults and children. For adults, they will take medication orally in order to calm and relax them. For children, a liquid medication is given. Once relaxed, the dentist can go about the treatment while the patient is still awake but extremely relaxed. Oral sedation can last approximately one hour, which can allow Dr. Sood to complete most simple dental procedures. From fillings to cleanings, dental crowns to bridges, many treatments can be addressed during this time while the patient is sedated and relaxed.
After the appointment, the patient is then transported home to rest. When they awake, they will typically have no recollection of the appointment whatsoever. This allows them to only have positive experiences at the dentist, which is likely to keep them coming back for maintenance appointments and check-ups throughout the rest of their life. This will result in better compliance and oral health.
Dr. Sood of Garden City is proud to offer sedation dentistry at The Gentle Dentist. If you are looking to have a more positive experience at the dentist, call today to schedule an examination with Dr. Sood and start having positive memories of the dentist's chair, not negative experiences.
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