Sedation Dentistry
When it comes to seeing a dentist, an estimated one in seven people experience some form of anxiety. These anxieties can have severe consequences when they are allowed to impact decisions that patients make toward their dental care. As many as 30% of these highly anxious patients end up delaying dental visits until they find themselves in an emergency situation. Unfortunately, neglecting routine dental care often results in more serious dental and overall health problems. Such problems often require treatments that are more extensive and expensive than when routine treatment is maintained.
Let Dr. Berzin help overcome your fear …
In addition to helping people with anxiety and fear, sedation dentistry offers Dr. Berzin an effective solution for people with special needs. As an example, some patients have difficulty getting numb, others have a sensitive gag reflex, or difficulty keeping their mouth open for extended periods of time. Sedation dentistry is also a welcome alternative to treating patients with certain medical conditions, physical or developmental disabilities.
Understanding Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry allows the patient to experience reduced levels of anxiety and fear during a dental procedure. With sedation dentistry the patient will be in a deep state of relaxation and will feel as though the procedure only lasts a couple of minutes, when in fact it may last a couple of hours. The patient will be able to respond to verbal commands and will breathe on their own. Patients may have little to no memory of their experience, including the sounds and smells of the dental office. They will be relaxed, safe and comfortable.
If you fear the thought of visiting the dentist, City Dental Center can help. Let Dr. Berzin and his team introduce you to sedation dentistry. They will help you overcome your fear and anxiety.
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Learn more through City Dental Center’s - A Patient’s Guide to Sedation Dentistry
