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It’s no secret that many people experience dental fear and anxiety. Even the most understanding dentists or the coziest offices may not ease a person’s deep-seated fear of dental procedures. This fear could result from a past traumatic experience, the dread of pain, or the apprehension of the unknown. Whatever the cause, sedation dentistry at Triad Dentistry in Greensboro, North Carolina, offers an excellent solution for patients to help them receive necessary dental treatments under the care of our dental experts.
Nitrous Oxide, often referred to by our team and patients as “laughing gas,” is a prevalent type of sedation. It’s particularly useful for patients with mild to moderate anxiety, and it works by having the patient inhale the gas, resulting in an immediate sense of relaxation throughout the procedure.
The advantages of nitrous oxide include an increased pain threshold if local anesthesia fails to suffice, the ability to communicate with and follow our instructions, instant effectiveness within minutes, and minimal recovery time, allowing patients to depart the office without any after-effects.
With oral conscious sedation, patients take a prescribed medication in the form of a pill or liquid before their dental appointment. The sedative makes them feel drowsy and relaxed, but they can still respond to our instructions and communicate throughout the procedure.
The benefits of using oral conscious sedation include a deeper level of relaxation than nitrous oxide, potential amnesia for the procedure, an increased pain threshold, and usually no memory of the treatment.
Intravenous (IV) sedation is administered by inserting medication directly into a patient’s vein through an injection. This method allows for immediate and powerful effects on anxiety levels and can also induce sleep in some cases.
IV Sedation offers an efficient solution for patients with severe anxiety or those undergoing extensive, complex procedures. It is delivered directly into the bloodstream and requires the patient to be accompanied by someone who can drive them home afterward.
The benefits of IV Sedation include achieving the deepest level of sedation, offering rapid effectiveness to calm agitated patients, inducing memory loss during the procedure, enabling more work to be completed in one visit, aiding muscle relaxation to reduce post-procedure fatigue significantly, and suppressing overactive gag reflexes.
At Triad Dental, we strive to ensure your dental experience is as calming and comfortable as possible. The doctors at Triad Dentistry provide a range of sedation methods to assist those who are apprehensive about dental visits, ensuring you receive the dental care you deserve. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment by calling (336) 383-1482 and visiting the clinic at 2516-A Oakcrest Avenue. If you have any questions, our staff would be pleased to answer them and go over the many advantages of sedation dentistry.