What is Sedation Dentistry

With an estimated 75% of Americans having at least a slight fear of the dentist, sedation dentistry is growing in popularity. To paraphrase Wikipedia’s definition, sedation dentistry uses

“pharmacological agents to calm and relax a patient prior to and during a dental appointment. These pharmacological agents usually belong to a class of drugs called sedatives, specifically those areas concerned with conscious awareness. There are different degrees of central nervous system depression, each corresponding to a level of relaxation which ranges from minimal, moderate, to deep sedation”

In basic terms, sedation dentistry uses medication to help relax a patient prior to a dental procedure under the supervision of a certified dentist. The type of medication depends on the dentist, the patient, and the procedure(s) that are being done. When you discuss sedation dentistry with your dentist, he will give his recommendation if he thinks sedation dentistry is approriate during the procedure, his suggestion for the type of sedation and medication.

If you have a fear of the dentist and have avoided seeking preventative dental care or necessary dental treatment, sedation dentistry with Tempe Dental Care may be the perfect solution for you. If you are interested in learning more about sedation dentistry, call Tempe Dental Care, the Phoenix sedation dentist experts. You can schedule a consultation with one of our friendly dentists to review your situation and see if sedation dentistry is the right solution for you.