Half of Americans don't visit the dentist regularly. Many avoid dental care because of fear.
Sedation has changed the way people feel about dental visits.
Many, many people stay away from the dentists because of a genuine fear… fear of pain, fear of not being in control, fear based on a bad experience in the past. These are valid concerns.
Some folks don’t go to the dentist because their mouths won’t numb with Novocain. To them, this means that they will be in pain during dental procedures. No wonder they’re frightened!
Some people don’t go to the dentist because of physical concerns, like discomfort sitting in a dental chair for long periods or a sensitive gag reflex.
Then there’s a group of people who don’t follow through with lengthy treatment plans because they just can’t give up their valuable time for multiple dental visits.
Dr. Greenfield understands these problems and knows that they keep people from enjoying good oral health, a beautiful smile, and improved overall health.
For peace of mind and body, we offer four types of sedation dentistry, separate from local Novocaine.
- Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
- Oral Sedation (Halcyon or Valium)
- Oral Sedation with Nitrous Oxide (Oral Conscious Sedation)
- IV Sedation (Twilight Sedation)
Lake Orion Family Dentistry is happy to have Karla Fountain on board. Karla is a nurse anesthetist who works at a local hospital and suite for IV sedation patients and oral surgery procedures.
