Wouldn’t it be wonderful to never dread the dentist again? That’s only one of the many benefits of sedation dentistry at Willow Dental Care. And if it’s been awhile since your last dental visit, sedation dentistry can correct any resulting damage or decay, usually in just one or two visits.
Whether you need a cavity filled, dentures fitted, treatment for sore gums – or even cosmetic procedures to whiten your teeth or fix a chipped tooth – you’ll float through it all. Ask us about conscious sedation to help relieve the stress of some cosmetic dentistry procedures. We also provide cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening.
If you are struggling with a dental phobia, why wait another moment? Choose one of our clinics in the area you live from the menu and complete our simple online form to schedule a consultation. We’re dedicated to providing you with affordable, top-quality dental care.
IV (Intravenous) Conscious Sedation
IV conscious sedation is performed by administering a strong sedative using an IV so you’ll feel completely relaxed and calm throughout the procedure—and quite often you will not recall anything about the process after completion. This type of sedation brings you into a “twilight” condition where you can still respond to questions and suggestions — for example, you will be able to verbally tell the dentist whether or not you are feeling pain or you can turn your head slightly if the dentist needs you to and you will be completely relaxed during the process. If you choose IV conscious sedation, you will have to make arrangements for a ride home afterwards, and you will need to go lightly on activities for about 24 hours after the anesthetic is completely gone from your system.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral conscious sedation is performed using an oral sedative that you take before your appointment. This will relax you while you are in the waiting room. Nitrous oxide commonly known as laughing gas may be used as well to boost the oral sedative’s sedation effects. You will feel comfortable throughout the process and we will keep close watch on your vital signs to make adjustments when necessary.
General Anesthesia
We realize some people are very anxious to the point of being terrified about seeing a dentist. If this is you—or if a lot of dental work needs to be done at one time—we can offer sedation “sleep dentistry” which is done with general anesthesia.
Depending on your specific needs, Willow Dental will interview you to discuss all 3 methods so you can make the best choice in sedation dentistry.
