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 SEDATION

RELAXATION

From mildly relaxed to

"I thought I was asleep"

You can be as relaxed as you wish.

 

From mildly relaxed

to

"I thought I was asleep"

You can be as relaxed as you wish.

Alleviating Dental Discomfort

Options for easing your anxiety and numbing

Nitrous Oxide   

     a mild sedative for most patients

     For some people, a deeper, more sedated state may be reached            

     It has a variable reaction to different individuals aond on different visits

     Should never be used to reach a deep state of sedation

 

Oral Conscious sedation

     This method takes 30-60 minutes to create mild sedation

     It is difficult at times because if more dedation is necessary, they you must wait a

      long time to find out if is going to be effective and then it still might not work as you wish

     Using multiple doses and or mixing with other medications should be monitored

          with special equipment, special training and liscense.

 

Topical anesthetics

 

Injectable anesthetics

     Wand   electronic controlled administration that is more comfortable

     Ligmaject is used to numb 1 tooth, no lips, tongue or surrounding tissue

     Stabident  can numb small areas without numbing lips and tongue

 

Intramuscular sedation

     This usually begins to take effect in 5-10 minutes

     Not as easily contolled as IV Sedation

     Useful in some cases

     Must be monitored with special equipment and special training and liscense

 

Intravenous sedation

     Begins to work in seconds

     Much easier and safer to control the administration and depth of sedation

 

Anesthesiologist in our office

     The ultimate in control of sedation

     Anesthesiologist with his expertise can reach a deeper state of sedation

     Added factor of safety, knowledge, and experience

     Equipment and materials suitable for the Specialist.

 

General Anesthesia

     Anesthesiologists has the most complete control of the comfort of the patient

     Patient is completely asleep 

 

Hypnosis and Relaxation Techniques

     Wonderful method for those individuals that are susceptible to suggestion

     Often takes multiple visits for the patient to learn and react to this technique.

 

  

 

A typical visit for someone who is afraid:

  • The night B-4 your appointment, Valium or some other sedative by mouth to relax and sleep better
  • Valium or other relaxing medication by mouth about 1 hour B-4 your appointment
  • Someone drives you to and from your appointment
  • In the office, you lie down,  position your  pillow and blanket  in the dental chair and begin the Nitrous Oxide sedation.
  • You brought your CD player with your favorite music and place the earphones.
  • When the Nitrous Oxide has relaxed you even more, We place a topical anesthetic to begin the numbing process. This can be performed with, a topical jel, or a Dentipatch.  
  • The Wand and/or Madajet,  Ligmaject, Stabident  is used
  • These can be used in such a way at times so you will feel little or no numbness in your face, lips, or tongue
  • During the procedure, we will constantly be watching for any signal from you that you are uncomfortable and will do our best to improve your feelings.

  • For those who wish more Relaxation

  • All of the above, but after the Nitrous Oxide is working well, we administer IV sedation and you will move into what some call "twilight sleep" where you will probably remember nothing of the procedure.

The more you know about these different options to make you comfortable, you can help choose which works best for you. We will record what you like and constantly change to improve.

Nitrous Oxide

Local Anesthesia ( New Methods )

Oral Sedation

Nasal Spray

IM Sedation

IV Sedation

Heart Rhythm, Pulse Rate,

Blood Pressure, Respiration,

Monitored with Electrocardiograph,

Pulseoximetry

Music

VIRTUAL VISION

Bring your own CD player, music, and movies if you wish

BODY MASSAGE

Massage (Vibrating) Chair

Relaxation Techniques

Hypnosis

The Wand

(A more comfortable way of giving anesthesia

Electronic method of administering anesthesia)

Air Abrasion

Electric Handpiece

(This reduces the noise and vibration of the drill)

Our goal is for you to feel as comfortable as possible from the time you enter our office until you complete your treatment and at home by using the latest and best new techniques and materials.

 

 

No representation is made that the quality of the dental services to be performed is greater than the quality of dental services performed by other dentists