Each year, many individuals skip going to the dentist because of the fear and apprehension they feel about a trip to the dentist's chair. The thought of sitting in a dental office and having someone poke and prod at their teeth with sharp metal instruments can scare individuals of all ages – even grown adults! With the development of sedation dentistry, Dr. Sood in Jackson Heights can now eliminate your fears of visiting the dentist with a common sedation method: oral sedation.
Oral sedation requires that the patient take an oral medication (a pill) that leaves you relaxed and oftentimes drowsy. The medication will make you feel something like you’ve had a glass or two of wine. For the younger patient, it has the effect of two tablespoons of Benedryl. In many cases, the patient has little recollection of the procedure, afterward.
Patients who need to have extensive work done can benefit from sedation dentistry. The oral medication allows you to calm down and let Dr. Sood complete various treatments in one appointment instead of scheduling several sessions to take care of a more complex procedure.
Additionally, patients with an active gag reaction find that oral sedation calms these sensitive reflexes and allows them to feel settled through the entire treatment. This can make most procedures easier for Dr. Sood to complete; and faster for you.
Oral sedation dentistry is a great alternative for those who suffer fear of injections. Don’t let dread of needles and other dental instruments, or possible pain and discomfort keep you from seeing the dentist. Your dental problems will only worsen over time.
Oral sedation safely addresses a number of common patient complaints, and is one of the easiest ways for Dr. Sood to complete dental procedures without an anxious patient in his chair. Call Dr. Sood in Jackson Heights today to schedule an appointment and find out how sedation dentistry can help ease your concerns about seeing the dentist!
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