Is Sedation Dentistry Right for You?

Are you one of the 21% of the population that would rather dive off a 50-foot bridge into ice cold water than have a dental procedure? Even with all of the modern advances that have taken place in recent years, going to see the dentist is very difficult for many.

At Mountain View Dental we pride ourselves on creating a soothing environment for our patients. Our primary goal is to make your experience as relaxing as possible. Even with our comfortable atmosphere the option for sedation dentistry may be best for you.

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Here at Mountain View Dental we use oral conscious sedation. This is a very safe method of sedation that allows the patient to relax without being completely “put under.” The sedation is generally accomplished with two tablets that are taken in our office.

While we allow the medication to take affect we use an advanced monitoring system to observe your vital signs. Once the medication begins to relax you, we then add nitrous oxide. Within a few minutes the sedation is achieved and we can begin to take care of your smile.

Am I a candidate for Sedation Dentistry?

During our complimentary sedation consultation Dr. Crusan will discuss in detail your comprehensive health history evaluation to determine if you are healthy enough for Oral Sedation. Most patients meet the health requirements to have Oral Sedation.

Are there any special requirements to have Sedation Dentistry?

There are just a few. Most importantly you must have someone to drive you home from the appointment and stay with you for the first few hours as you will still be medicated.

There are a few simple dietary requirements for the day before your appointment. Dr. Crusan will go through the details with you at your consultation and you will be on your way to a comfortable dental experience.

What have our patients said about their sedation experiences?

The most common comment we hear is “I don’t remember a thing about the appointment”. Would you be able to say that about your last dental procedure? Even though you are conscious, the medication has an amnesic effect that often results in our patients not remembering the experience at all.

Here is how one of our patients has described her experience: “I had a root canal by Dr. Crusan recently while also using the conscious sedation for my appointment. I had a wonderful experience. By the time the sedation wore off, I had no recollection of my visit to the dentist. My tooth feels great and I didn’t have to endure a long, anxious appointment.‎” -Chelle

If you feel sedation dentistry would be right for you, give us a call to set up an appointment with Dr. Crusan to talk about this wonderful option.