The mere thought of entering a dental office induces fear, anxiety and stress in a number of individuals. Whether such fear derives from past dental experiences, embarrassment over the appearance of the mouth or anything in between, it keeps many patients from receiving dental treatments to improve the state of their oral health.
Local Dental Anesthesia for Comfortable Oral Care
Local dental anesthesia involves numbing gum, tooth or bone tissues in areas receiving treatment. Administered just prior to beginning the procedure, local anesthetic works by blocking signals of pain transmission from the treatment site to the brain, temporarily incapacitating the nerves servicing the area. Dental professionals choose various anesthetic solutions to be administered based on individual patient characteristics, such as:- Age
- Dental procedure
- Treatment site
- Patient health
Complete Relaxation With Oral Sedation Dentistry
Patients who have a difficult time relaxing in the dental chair may benefit from receiving oral sedation dentistry services along with local anesthetic. By taking a prescription sedative pill an hour or so prior to the appointment, patients are relieved of dental fear, anxiety and other factors obstructing care and able to receive necessary treatment while completely relaxed. The sedative effects of the medication do last for some time, and patients are therefore required to have a companion drive them to and from the appointment.
Would You Benefit From Dental Anesthesia and Oral Sedation?
Local dental anesthesia is used to numb tissues and provide comfort for many dental procedures, while oral sedation is administered to eliminate dental fear and anxiety. If you have been avoiding dental treatment due to fear, embarrassment or other reasons, you may be a candidate for oral sedation dentistry combined with local anesthetic. Contact your dentist for a consultation to discuss sedation options for dental treatment.
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