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I am a coward at the dentist<\/a> and I have a low tolerance for pain. I know I need sedation but I’m concerned about the safety. A normal person would be numbed with local anesthetic, but it doesn\u2019t work for me. My dentist has tried numbing me 2 hours before my appointment but it has no effect. It\u2019s as if nothing was done at all. He isn’t a gentle dentist either. So I\u2019ve put off any serious dental work. Within the past two weeks I received a postcard in the mail from a nearby dental office. It\u2019s a husband and wife team that practices sedation dentistry. Is this really a safe alternative? Is there any way to tell whether or not it would work on me before the dentist starts drilling in my mouth? Thanks Lizzy<\/p>\n

Lizzy – Your case is not unusual. \u00a0Millions of Americans have dental anxiety or dental phobia and consider themselves to be dental cowards. It helps to have a gentle dentist, but sometimes that isn’t enough. When the anxiety is high enough, local anesthetic either wears off very quickly or doesn\u2019t work at all. Sedation dentistry<\/a> is a safe alternative.<\/p>\n

Conscious oral sedation uses common anti-anxiety medication to relax you. You\u2019ll still be conscious and have your reflexes, and your vital signs will be monitored. But you\u2019ll be completely relaxed. Some dentists use nitrous oxide to calm the patient so that the local anesthetic will be effective. Remember sedation is not local anesthetic, but it helps you relax so that the anesthetic will work. It can also help you experience less sensitivity to pain.<\/p>\n

Sedation Dentistry Is Safe<\/h2>\n

Sedation dentistry is safer and less expensive than general anesthesia. It helps you to have a pleasant dental experience, and it\u2019s likely that you won\u2019t recall what happened during the appointment. It is safe. Your medical and prescription history is reviewed to determine if you are a candidate for it. During your dental procedure, your vital signs are monitored.<\/p>\n

You can find a gentle dentist who enjoys treating fearful and anxious patients. It\u2019s important that you get the treatment you need, so that you can maintain good oral health. Sedation dentistry can help.<\/p>\n

This post is sponsored by Plano dentist<\/a> Dr. Miranda Lacy. Dr. Lacy\u2019s office is convenient to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Garland, Highland Park, and Little Elm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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