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Sedation Dentistry
Receive the care you need without anxiety
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Receive the care you need without anxiety
Most people can manage dental treatment with little more than some slight anxiety. For some people however, going to the dentist is a lot more difficult. Whether it was a bad experience as a child or some other issues, the fear makes it very difficult for some people to take care of themselves. We know that people who avoid dental treatment due to excessive fear and anxiety don't get the work they know they want and need. Dental phobias are serious business and we treat them as such. We make no judgments of individuals or their reasons for needing sedation dentistry.
We understand that these dental fears are real and that dealing with people's concerns is just as important as fixing their cavities. That is why we offer oral and I.V. conscious sedation. With oral sedation, a patient takes a sedative medication before the procedure, which may be supplemented by medicated air containing nitrous oxide. Instructions must be carefully followed for sedation dentistry procedures because, although it is very safe, you will definitely be sedated.
Dr. Lynn is also qualified to administer intravenous (I.V.) conscious sedation to patients who prefer a deeper level of sedation. Through advanced training, he is able to perform this form of sedation and safely put patients at ease.
After your visit, you will find that you won't remember very much, even though you'll feel fine. You must be accompanied by a responsible adult who can pick you up after your appointment and hold your arm as you walk from the office. (You will be awake but a little woozy and disoriented, so you cannot walk alone.) You will also need them to take you home and keep an eye on you for the next few hours. Even though you may think you feel okay, you could lose your balance and slip and fall, so be sure to take it easy for the rest of the day.
We want to do everything we can to make your visits as pleasant as possible. Let us know any way we can help.
- D. Brock Lynn, D.D.S., M.S. and Staff
