Enjoy Relaxing Dental Visits with Sedation Dentistry
Not everyone finds it easy with dental appointments, but there are options to ensure a relaxed dental experience. Does the thought of a dental visit make you nervous? Sedation dentistry in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, ensures you get dental work completed without pain or anxiety.
Divine Dental Center wants all patients, including those with dental fear, to enjoy dentistry. Dr. Osayomore Eguakun and her team offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation to meet the needs of different patients. Schedule an appointment today to discover the best sedation option for you!
Who needs sedation dentistry?
Sedation is an innovative approach to dentistry that allows you to relax as the dentist works on you. Sedation or “sleep” dentistry can benefit numerous patients, including those with:
- Mild to severe dental fear
- Special needs
- Inability to stay still in the dental chair
- Complex dental issues that need advanced and lengthy procedures
- A strong gag reflex
- Inability to numb easily with anesthetics
What are the sedation dentistry options available?
Are you scared of the dentist, but you need treatment? We can help! We may be dental providers, but we’re patients, too. We relate to the apprehension you feel before your treatment, but we can help you overcome your fears with the following sedation options.
- Nitrous oxide: It’s the mildest form of sedation dentistry administered through a small nasal mask. The effects kick in immediately after inhaling the gas and remain intact as long as the mask is on. Inhalation sedation makes you carefree about your treatment but responsive to communicating with our team. The sedation effects leave your body immediately after removing the mask, allowing you to resume your everyday activities.
- Oral sedation dentistry: Sometimes, it takes an oral pill to overcome your dental fear. Known as oral conscious sedation, the dentist will prescribe an anti-anxiety medication before your appointment. When you arrive, you’ll be fully sedated to enjoy your treatment without fear. Oral sedation keeps you deeply relaxed but awake to respond to cues from our team. Sometimes, you may zone out and nap, but you only need a slight nudge to awaken you. After treatment, you’ll remember scanty details about your treatment (anterograde amnesia). Unlike nitrous oxide, you’ll need an escort to and from our office because grogginess will continue well after your treatment. Furthermore, avoid alcohol, driving, and operating machinery until after 24 hours.
How safe is sedation dentistry?
Our sedation options are administered by professionals and have minimal side effects. Even then, we always screen our patients to ensure they aren’t taking medications or don’t have allergies and medical conditions that may compromise their safety.
Do you need sedation dentistry?
Don’t let dental fear keep you from achieving a healthy, confident smile. Ready to overcome your dental anxieties? It all begins with a conversation with Dr. Eguakun. We’ve transformed the smiles of thousands of patients, many who were just as nervous as you. We’re here to help you conquer your fears and get the care you need—call (615) 200-1195 to schedule your appointment with our team.
