{"id":1173,"date":"2019-04-30T09:24:13","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T14:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1173"},"modified":"2019-04-28T21:29:16","modified_gmt":"2019-04-29T02:29:16","slug":"choosing-sedation-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/choosing-sedation-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things to Remember When Choosing a Sedation Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You can schedule the appointment, but you also keep rescheduling it. You drive to the dentist\u2019s office, but you can\u2019t get out of the car. If anyone in the dental office comes near your mouth, you grab their hand. All of these factors likely indicate that you have dental anxiety or dental phobia. A sedation dentist can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you really want to take care of your oral health, but dental appointments make you nervous, a sedation dentist can help. Don\u2019t have one? Before you select a sedation dentist<\/a> based on an online search or how close the dental office is to your home or office, there are three things to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. You need to like and trust the dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t like or trust a dentist in general, you probably won\u2019t trust him or her to provide you with sedation before a dental appointment. Choose two or three experienced sedation dentists, schedule time to check out the office and meet the dentist and staff members. Pay attention to how they treat you and treat each other. If you\u2019re comfortable, schedule an appointment for an exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What levels of sedation are offered?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three levels of sedation\u2014nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral
conscious sedation, and IV sedation. An option is chosen based on your anxiety level, the length or complexity of the dental procedure, and what levels of sedation the dentist offers. Find out which levels a dentist offers. Ask for details about how the dentist administers sedation and what you can expect. Also, ask about his or her training in sedation dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. It gets better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Many patients who receive sedation dentistry find that over\ntime, they are less nervous for future appointments. Some patients require\nsedation less frequently or are able to switch to a lower level of sedation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooperate with your sedation dentist by sharing the history\nof your dental anxiety. Ask questions to learn about your options. Remember\nthat it is possible to relax, keep your dental appointments, and maintain good\noral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post is sponsored by Plano, TX dentist Miranda Lacy, DDS<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You can schedule the appointment, but you also keep rescheduling it. You drive to the dentist\u2019s office, but you can\u2019t get out of the car. If anyone in the dental office comes near your mouth, you grab their hand. All of these factors likely indicate that you have dental anxiety or dental phobia. 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