Sedation dentistry has really made the trip to the dentist become more bearable for most people. But this does not mean that you can avail this anytime you please. You would have to be examined thoroughly before your dentist would agree to subject you to this kind of treatment. After all, this procedure would involve the use of medication.
Among the most common used is known as Anxiolysis. In here, there is only some mild form of sedative being used and it is popularly known as the "laughing gas." The thing about this sedative is that it makes use of nitrous oxide which is being administered right into the nose of the patient.
The nose-hood would be placed on top of the nose and from here the nitrous oxide would be inhaled before and during the procedure. The process has been promptly referred to as the ?laughing gas? procedure because it helps bring an overall sense of well-being for the patient. There is also some tingling sensation to be expected along with the numbness.
Moderate Sedation is another technique utilized in sedation dentistry. This happens through two different subcategories. But generally speaking, what happens here is that the consciousness becomes depressed and basic functions can still be done.
There are generally two types of sedation that your dentist can give you. The first is intravenous sedation which would mean that the sedative would administered using an injection. The feeling that generally occurs with this is that people end up feeling as if they were asleep. In addition to this, intramuscular sedation may also be administered using an injection to the upper thigh and the upper arm, right into the muscles.
In rare cases, deep sedation may be administered too under sedation dentistry. This is the case wherein the patient would have a depressed consciousness. They would have to be hooked up with a respirator so they can breathe and their reflexes would not function for the time being.
Finally, generally anesthesia is also practiced within sedation dentistry. But as you know, this is often used only for surgical procedures because of the effects that it has. It also takes a specific type of clearance, usually with an internist, before you can be approved to undergo general anesthesia.
When opting for sedation dentistry, make sure you can find someone who can bring you to and from the hospital or clinic. This way you can have someone to assist you after the entire dental procedure is done because the medicines used for sedation dentistry often take some time to completely wear off.
Among the most common used is known as Anxiolysis. In here, there is only some mild form of sedative being used and it is popularly known as the "laughing gas." The thing about this sedative is that it makes use of nitrous oxide which is being administered right into the nose of the patient.
The nose-hood would be placed on top of the nose and from here the nitrous oxide would be inhaled before and during the procedure. The process has been promptly referred to as the ?laughing gas? procedure because it helps bring an overall sense of well-being for the patient. There is also some tingling sensation to be expected along with the numbness.
Moderate Sedation is another technique utilized in sedation dentistry. This happens through two different subcategories. But generally speaking, what happens here is that the consciousness becomes depressed and basic functions can still be done.
There are generally two types of sedation that your dentist can give you. The first is intravenous sedation which would mean that the sedative would administered using an injection. The feeling that generally occurs with this is that people end up feeling as if they were asleep. In addition to this, intramuscular sedation may also be administered using an injection to the upper thigh and the upper arm, right into the muscles.
In rare cases, deep sedation may be administered too under sedation dentistry. This is the case wherein the patient would have a depressed consciousness. They would have to be hooked up with a respirator so they can breathe and their reflexes would not function for the time being.
Finally, generally anesthesia is also practiced within sedation dentistry. But as you know, this is often used only for surgical procedures because of the effects that it has. It also takes a specific type of clearance, usually with an internist, before you can be approved to undergo general anesthesia.
When opting for sedation dentistry, make sure you can find someone who can bring you to and from the hospital or clinic. This way you can have someone to assist you after the entire dental procedure is done because the medicines used for sedation dentistry often take some time to completely wear off.
About the Author:
Elaine is a dental assistant specializing in sedation dentistry in MN with over 15 years of of experience in the field.
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