Thousands of people suffer from unnecessary oral health complications every year because they won’t or can’t go to the dentist. The culprit is dental anxiety, a phenomenon that affects more patients than most periodontist realize. Anxiety can be from a number of causes, including traumatic encounters with dental professionals in the past and other factors. To help patients with this issue get better dental care, professionals like Dr. Kovacs provide sedation dentistry.
What Is Sedation for Dentistry?
It’s what it sounds like. Patients can mitigate their anxiety with a variety of sedation options, each designed to be appropriate to a different level of patient need. Need can change based on anxiety symptoms or the kind of procedure you come in for. Patients sometimes receive oral sedation before coming in, but Dr. Kovacs specializes in I.V. sedation, which allows patients to be unconscious for the procedure, remembering none of it. This kind of sedation is effective, but it does require patients to arrange a ride.
Benefits of Sedation
Don’t let dental anxiety get the best of you. Use sedation dentistry to make it easier to get every procedure done, from a basic periodontal checkup and cleaning to advanced procedures like dental implant placement. It doesn’t matter how big or small the procedure, this process is designed to help patients have an easier time accessing better treatment.
Make an Appointment Today
Contact our office in Longview, TX to make an appointment. If you’re interested in learning more about sedation, please mention it to our office assistants. That way, your initial consultation will include all the information you need to understand this innovative treatment that helps minimize anxiety. The sooner you call, the sooner you can get the care you need!