Embrace Sedation Dentistry: Our gentle and stress-free approach to dental care

Visiting the dentist is as crucial as maintaining regular appointments with your doctor. Yet, many patients put off dental appointments, mainly because of dental anxiety. Do you feel anxious or fearful about your next dental appointment? You are in good company. About 36% of Americans have some form of dental anxiety, with 12% suffering from extreme fear.

At Glow Dental Spa, we understand that dental fear is a real concern. Dr. Behshad Ahkami and the team offer sedation dentistry in Wayne, New Jersey, to ensure dental-phobic patients can enjoy dentistry again. Whether it’s a routine cleaning or a surgical procedure, sedation dentistry always provides comfort and peace of mind.

Why do I have dental fear?

Dental anxiety is a common experience that can vary from mild uneasiness to intense fear. Understanding the reasons for this fear can help effectively address and manage it.

Your dental anxiety may be caused by one or a combination of the following factors.

Previous negative experiences
Fear of pain
A strong gag reflex
Loss of control and helplessness
Embarrassment with the current state of your oral health
Fear of unknown

The worst thing about dental anxiety is that it can quickly become a vicious cycle. When anxiety keeps you from visiting the dentist, you miss out on routine check-ups and cleanings. Avoiding dental visits can escalate minor issues like cavities or gingivitis into more severe problems such as tooth decay, gum disease, or tooth loss. As these oral health problems worsen, they often require more complex and invasive treatments, which further heightens your anxiety and reinforces your desire to avoid the dentist.

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What are my sedation dentistry options?

Sedation dentistry is an effective way to mask your fear so you can receive the necessary dental care. It uses medication to calm your nerves and keep you relaxed throughout treatment. Sometimes, sedation dentistry is called “sleep dentistry,” but this isn’t accurate because you’ll remain conscious and awake as the dentist works on you.

The following are the available sedation dentistry options.

Nitrous oxide: Nitrous oxide or laughing gas is the mildest form of sedation. The dentist administers a colorless and odorless gas (nitrous oxide) through a small mask on your nose or mouth. The sedation effects kick in immediately after inhaling the gas, replacing your anxiety with a calm feeling. The beauty about nitrous oxide is that sedation effects disappear immediately after removing the mask, so you don’t need an escort to and from the office.
Oral conscious sedation: It’s an alternative mild sedation that allows you to remain awake but relaxed while seated on the dental chair. For this sedation, the dentist prescribes a simple pill to be taken about an hour before your procedure. Oral sedation makes you deeply relaxed and lose sense of time. This way, you can undergo lengthy procedures without noticing the passage of time.
IV sedation: It’s the strongest form of sedation delivered directly to the bloodstream through an IV line on the arm. IV sedation is ideal for patients with extreme dental fear or undergoing complex dental procedures.

Do you need sedation dentistry?

Ready for sedation dentistry in Wayne, NJ? Call (973) 954-4663 to learn whether you are a suitable candidate for sedation dental care. Glow Dental Spa wants every patient to feel comfortable in our hands.

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