Remember the song “I Wanna Be Sedated” by The Ramones from 1978? You don’t hear the word sedated too much in music, let alone everyday life. That said, there’s such a thing as sedation dentistry, and it allows even the most uncomfortable, nervous patient to overcome their fear and/or anxiety about getting dental work done!
Who is Sedation Dentistry For?
Sedation dentistry is for those who want an effective and painless dental experience thanks to the use of sedation. The dictionary definition of sedation is “the administering of a sedative drug to produce a state of calm or sleep.”
Today’s dentists have different ways of sedating their patients, though most use nitrous oxide whereas the patient inhales that laughing gas in their nose/mouth and they are “put out” (to sleep) so the dentist can then work on them without bothering them. There are other methods as well, including oral sedation, IV sedation and general anesthesia.
Basically, if you’re the type of person who is naturally anxious and the idea of a dentist working in your mouth scares you, then sedation dentistry is a way around that– a way to get through a dental procedure where you don’t even have to be awake for it! The brain won’t register pain when a person is under the influence of powerful sedatives and/or anesthetics. Meanwhile, dentists can work faster since they don’t have to worry about a patient’s reaction to what they’re doing inside the mouth.
Genesee Dental in Batavia, New York, offers sedation dentistry. If you need to have wisdom teeth removed, general teeth extracted, root canals done, and/or are just afraid of shots/needles, then sedation dentistry is a great option.
Call Genesee Dental with your questions about sedation dentistry services and/or to schedule an appointment– the number is 585-343-1113. The office is open weekdays.