Dental Procedures that May Require Sedation

Many people have avoided getting dental care treatment that they need due to a fear of the dentist. Given the way dentists have been portrayed in the media over the years (The Marathon Man and Little Shop of Horrors, anyone?), this dental phobia is not inexplicable. That said, however, avoiding the dentist over many years means that dental problems that could have been caught early have been allowed to progress, much to the detriment of a person’s overall dental health.

On top of anxiety, however, there are some dental care procedures that involve possible discomfort and pain on the part of the patient, which means that the patient needs to be sedated in some way so the experience is as comfortable as possible. With both these issues in mind, let’s look at some of the various dental procedures that are performed under dental sedation. Hartford cosmetic dentist Dr. Steven M. Balloch and his entire team will strive to make your visit as anxiety-free as possible.

First of all, any person who suffers from dental anxiety will be sedated before undergoing any sort of dental care treatment. This means both general check-ups and cleanings to full smile restorations and makeovers. The reason this is done is because patients who have a fear of the dentist are usually unable to remain still while undergoing treatment. Sedation dentistry will allow the dentist to perform necessary work on the patient without the patient being uneased by the experience.

If you are undergoing substantial dental work that may involve some degree of surgery, Hartford sedation dentistry may be used then. This includes getting dental implants, wisdom tooth extractions, root canals, and other invasive oral surgeries or soft tissue treatments. Whether the sedation involves just nitrous oxide or general anesthetic, these measures will be taken to ensure your overall comfort during the treatment process.

For more information about sedation dentistry as well as other dental care issues, contact our cosmetic dentistry office near Hartford.