Sedation Dentistry in Houston, TX
Dentists perform sedation dentistry to help patients feel calm and relaxed as they get their treatment. When you receive the medication, you experience insensitivity to pain, but you may technically remain awake and untroubled.
North Star Dental Center has a dedicated team that provides sedation dentistry when needed. Our dentist in Houston, TX assesses your need for sedatives based on several factors, including the procedure’s length, your anxiety levels, and the number of procedures you’re receiving in one appointment.
What Happens in Sedation Dentistry?
Our dentists will give you the sedative medication before starting your treatment. The dentists will still provide local anesthetic that helps numb the gums and teeth; however, the dentist does this after you are already feeling comfortable and relaxed from the sedatives.
The Importance of Sedation Dentistry
Since many patients are worried about visiting a dentist because they fear they will experience pain, sedation dentistry works to resolve that problem. It eases phobias and anxieties, helping the patient stay calm and comfortable while getting treatment. The dentists can work faster because the patients won’t cause interruptions. As such, a patient has fewer appointments. Additionally, you will complete your visits to our office. Therefore, you get the care you deserve at the right time.
What Sedation Can You Receive?
A patient can get any of these sedation types:
- Laughing gas is given by asking the patient to breathe in the gas via a nose mask. It is ideal for root canals, cleanings, fillings, and simple extractions.
- Oral sedation comes in pill form and makes you drowsy.
- IV sedation is given by inserting an IV line into a vein where the medicine goes directly to the blood, thus producing immediate effects.
The dentist can alter the dosages of these sedatives based on your sedation needs. If you have problems seeing our dentists due to fear of pain, don’t worry. We can take care of that with our sedation dentistry.
Contact us at North Star Dental Center in Houston, TX to find out how you can benefit from sedation and what procedures require it.
