About 36% of people in the U.S. have some degree of dental anxiety, so it’s a common problem. Have you repeatedly canceled dentist appointments at the last minute because dental fear took over? Or maybe you skipped semi-annual exams and cleanings for years due to dental phobia. Regardless of why you’re forgoing dental visits, doing so will eventually affect your oral and whole body’s health.
Without proper oral care, harmful bacteria in your mouth can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, systemic infections, and eventual tooth loss. With your choice of gentle sedation dentistry delivered by the caring team at Shasta Family Dentistry, you’ll never have to jeopardize your smile function and aesthetics again. Soothing dental anesthesia in Redding, CA, and Palo Cedro, CA, will positively change your opinion of dentistry!
With this type of conscious sedation dentistry, you’ll take a sedative medication (usually in pill form) about an hour before your procedure. If you have severe dental anxiety, we may also prescribe one pill the night before to alleviate the loss of sleep in anticipation of your visit. Oral sedation will make you groggy, and you may nod off. However, our team can quickly awaken you with a gentle nudge. Because oral sedation temporarily affects your memory and motor skills, a friend or family member must drive you to and from our dental office.
A mainstay of dentistry for many decades, nitrous oxide (aka laughing gas) is a non-allergenic, gentle, and safe dental anesthesia option, even for children. Nitrous oxide is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose, which induces relaxation and may even make you a bit giggly. After the nitrous oxide is turned off, you’ll breathe in oxygen only for a few minutes. The effects of nitrous oxide wear off quickly, and because this type of sedation dentistry doesn’t produce any lingering side effects, you can drive yourself home.
IV sedation dentistry in Redding, CA, and Palo Cedro, CA, is the preferred method of dental anesthesia when a deep state of relaxation is the goal, making it an excellent option for full-mouth dental implants. The anti-anxiety medication is administered through an IV directly into a vein in your hand or arm, your vitals are monitored, and we can easily control sedation levels to ensure your safety and comfort. The sedative causes temporary amnesia so that you won’t remember any details about your procedure. Due to some lasting side effects, someone must drive you home after your appointment.
If you have dental anxiety or are undergoing lengthy treatment, sedation dentistry in Redding, CA, and Palo Cedro, CA, will help you feel relaxed and at ease during dental procedures. If you’re looking for sedation anesthesia near you, you’ll enjoy a more soothing dental experience than you ever thought possible at Shasta Family Dentistry. With gentle and expert care delivered by our skilled and compassionate team in tranquil treatment rooms and your choice of sedation, there’s no need to avoid seeing the dentist again!
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