If you’re anxious or afraid of the dentist, if you have a sensitive gag reflex or trouble holding your mouth open for extended periods, or if you need extensive dental work but simply don’t have the time to come in for multiple appointments, you might make a good candidate for sedation dentistry. These sedation techniques help patients achieve appropriate levels of relaxation in a safe and effective manner. Today, we’re taking a look at what you can expect when you opt for dental sedation.
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Fear of the Dentist is Common; Let Your Lake Orion Sedation Dentist Help
What makes you the most nervous from the following list?
- Heights
- Flying
- Going to the dentist
- Injections
- Doctors
- Snakes
- Going to the hospital
- Spiders
The British Dental Health Foundation asked over 1,000 people this question during the lead up to National Smile Month 2011, and the answers were a little bit surprising.
A fear of heights topped the poll, closely followed by visiting the dentist and going to the hospital. Yes, that’s right: 1 in every 5 people rated going to the dentist as the thing that makes them the most nervous, earning it the second place spot. A fear of snakes ranked fourth, while spiders came fifth.
As you can see, a fear of the dentist is a very widespread source of anxiety. Unfortunately, that means that people aren’t getting the care they need simply because they’re afraid. Dr. Brad Greenfield, a family and cosmetic dentist in Lake Orion, Michigan, offers an effective solution: sedation dentistry.
Sedation dentistry is used to address mild, moderate, and significant dental phobia or physical discomfort. With 3 types of sedation to choose from (nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and oral sedation), Dr. Greenfield will sit down with you and have a candid discussion with you about your concerns. Depending on your needs and the procedures you are having done, Dr. Greenfield will work with you to choose a sedation method that ensures your comfort and relaxation throughout your dental treatment.
For more information about sedation dentistry, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry at (248) 693-6213.
