Candidates for Dental Sedation

It is no secret that the dentist’s office is not everyone’s favorite place to go. Many can be apprehensive or even panicked at the idea of going, whether because they anticipate discomfort, bad news, or simply because they do not know what is going to happen. For these patients, our Orange County dentist offers dental sedation.

Dental sedation is the use of medication to put a patient in a relaxed state while the dentist works. This allows patients to be free of stress and anxiety, reduces the memory of the appointment, and creates a much more pleasant experience overall. It also makes it easier for our dentist to perform his tasks.

The best candidates for sedation dentistry are those who:

•    Are unable to sit still in the dentist’s chair
•    Have a low pain threshold
•    Have a bad gag reflex
•    Have very sensitive teeth
•    Need a large amount of dental work completed during a single appointment
•    Or children who are too afraid or refuse to cooperate during an appointment

The different types, or essentially different levels, of sedation allow for a customized experience. Minimal sedation leaves you awake, but relaxed, moderate sedation makes you more tired and possibly a bit loopy, and deep sedation puts you at just the edge of sleep. General anesthesia is available for patients who desire or need to be rendered unconscious during their appointment.

If this appeals to you, ask for our sedation dentist in Orange County.