If you need to have dental work completed, we recommend visiting a sedation dentist. At Brede Ciapciak Dental, we offer sedation dentistry for patients living in and around the Needham area. We understand that for millions of adults, visiting the dentist can be an overwhelming or frightening experience due to dental anxiety. This common condition typically starts with a negative experience or becoming fearful of the general idea of dentistry. While common, you do not have to be concerned about visiting our dentist office because we work to ensure your comfort the entire time.
When you schedule an appointment with us, let us know if you have dental anxiety so that we can prepare for your visit accordingly. For many people, the actual procedure is not uncomfortable; it is the anxiety and worry that causes angst. With this in mind, we often prescribe an oral sedative or nitrous oxide (laughing gas) that can be administered prior to the appointment to help a person relax. While neither are painkillers, they ease fear and relax the body so that you can remain peaceful while having teeth cleaned or dental work performed. While the dosage is different, laughing gas can be used on both children and adults so that all of our Needham patients can remain comfortable.
There are various levels and types of sedation. During your consultation, we will discuss the recommended procedure with you along with any anxieties you may have. At that time, a recommendation will be made for the type of sedation you may want to consider. The ultimate decision is up to you based on how you believe you will handle the procedure. In many cases, our patients simply need to relax and prefer to use laughing gas in order to do so. It is quick, effective, and wears off when the procedure is finished without impairing any other bodily functions. Some patients use this to relax when getting their teeth cleaned since there is no actual pain associated with the treatment.
When a cavity is being treated or other minor dental work performed, patients may prefer to use a combination of laughing gas and localized pain medication. After numbing the surface of the gums, we can inject pain medication that numbs the area that is being worked on. As a sedation dentist, this is an effective tool for us to prevent and eliminate any discomfort. We can administer as much medication as is necessary throughout the course of the treatment, and only that specific area will remain numb. The benefit of this type of sedation is how localized it is. For example, if a cavity is being treated on one side of the mouth, the other side will remain fully functional. This way you can eat immediately after the treatment while the numbing effect wears off the other side.
Laughing gas is also a great option for more intensive procedures, such as oral surgery. As a sedation dentist, we find that this is an excellent solution when a patient is getting a full smile makeover. When the majority of teeth are being worked on, the procedure can take a significant amount of time. We need to do dental work with precision and that requires not rushing through the procedure. With that in mind, our Needham patients may find it more comfortable with the help of laughing gas. If this is your preferred method of sedation dentistry, we will monitor you carefully during the treatment and afterward to ensure that it wears off like it should. Still, oral surgery typically calls for rest and relaxation, so take it easy at home before resuming normal activity the next day.
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If you live in the Needham area and are interested in visiting a sedation dentist, call (781) 443-8134 to schedule your appointment. At Brede Ciapciak Dental, we will take the time to get to know you and understand what all of your concerns are prior to making a formal recommendation as to the type of sedation dentistry that you should consider. We will also need to know if you have any other health issues, risks, or are allergic to anything. Typically, if you have responded well to pain medication or sedation in other medical treatments, you will do well with sedation dentistry and not experience any negative side effects. Still, if you have questions or concerns be sure to discuss them with us. With any type of dental work, it is important to be well informed and make a decision that you feel is best for your health and your goals. As such, we want you to be an informed and educated patient. Thanks to modern technology, if you are afraid of having dental work done or visiting the dentist in general, you no longer have to be. As a sedation dentist, we can ensure that your experience is a positive one. Call 781-443-8134 for more information or to get started.
If you live in the Needham area, call (781) 443-8134 to schedule your dental exam so that you can remain in good health or receive treatment for a current condition.
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