Sedation Dentistry can Soothe Dental Fears, Help Patients Get the Care They Need

Sedation Dentistry can Soothe Dental Fears, Help Patients Get the Care They Need

Many people have little to no anxiety when it comes to dental care. Some patients can manage dental treatment with only slight anxiety. For others, however, sitting down in a dental chair is much more difficult.

Dental fear and dental phobia are very real and can be debilitating. By definition, dental phobia is a fear of dentistry and of seeking dental care. It can be manifested in fear of anything related to dental care, including material objects, and even approaching the dental office.

In milder forms, the affected person usually experiences anxiety and hesitation when facing dental treatment, but it is not as invasive and traumatic as more severe forms of dental phobia.

In addition to the short-term effects of dental fear and phobia, patients with a fear of the dentist and dental treatment do not often get the dental care they need to achieve optimal health. Regular dental exams and cleanings are crucial to prevention of oral health conditions, such as gum disease and oral cancer, which largely impact the overall health and quality of life of the patient.

As dentists, it is our responsibility to provide our patients with the care they need, and sedation dentistry allows us to do so. Sedation dentistry offers safe, comfortable, and low-anxiety options for patients with dental fear.

Several sedative options exist and are used throughout the dental field, but they all meet the same goal: to create a comfortable experience for the patient while in the dental chair.

Methods of sedation include local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and intravenous sedation, which is the most powerful sedative option. A licensed professional administers all sedation and patients are monitored throughout their procedure to ensure safety and comfort.

Many patients have found their experience with sedation dentistry to be effective and positively life-changing. Sedation dentistry allows a patient to be calm and relaxed, while still remaining in control and responsive. For many patients, it is the answer to their dental fears, as well as their ticket to renewed oral, and overall, health.

Dr. Aziza Askari is a highly accomplished and enthusiastic cosmetic dentist with a strong commitment and passion for her profession. Currently, she is a general and cosmetic dentist serving Farmington Hills, Michigan, and surrounding areas at Comfort Dental Spa. She has received comprehensive training in full-mouth reconstruction, including implants, oral surgery procedures, cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, and smile makeover. She is the recipient of the Orkos award for innovative and effective periodontal therapy.

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