Dental sedation can calm your nerves and relieve pain and discomfort. At Sullivan Dental Partners, we offer various sedation options at our Brentwood dental office, including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation.
Here are five reasons why patients choose dental sedation in Brentwood, TN.
1. Reduces Anxiety
Dental sedation can reduce anxiety and phobia, allowing patients to have relaxing, stress-free visits. Many people fear the dentist, which influences them to put off necessary appointments and miss out on the dentistry they need to maintain their oral health. Fortunately, Dr. Sully and our team offer gentle sedation for anyone with dental anxiety and fear.
2. Lowers Discomfort
Patients who need extensive dental treatment can ask about sedation to lower their discomfort and help keep them comfortable during lengthy procedures. Sedation can also help patients with sensitive gag reflexes, sensitive teeth, and low pain tolerances. Sedation dentistry is an effective way to help patients have a more relaxing experience.
3. Several Options for Sedation
We offer nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”), oral sedation, and IV sedation to our patients at Sullivan Dental Partners.
- Laughing gas is the most common and works by breathing oxygen and nitrous oxide through a nasal mask. The laughing gas gives feelings of calmness and relaxation, and the effects wear off almost instantly when the mask is removed––so you can continue your daily routine without interruption.
- Oral sedation is a pill your dentist gives you before your procedure. It provides feelings of relaxation and drowsiness and can last for hours, so you will need a designated driver to take you home after your dental appointment.
- Intravenous (IV) sedation is conscious sedation that enters the bloodstream and fully relaxes patients during treatment. Patients usually don’t remember their treatment while using IV sedation. Since the effects can last for hours, the patient needs a driver to take them home after their appointment.
4. Safe with Minimal Side Effects
Sedation dentistry is safe when performed by a trained professional like Dr. Sully. You can trust you’re in good and caring hands at Sullivan Dental Partners! We will ensure you are safe and comfortable throughout your visit.
5. Quick Recovery Time
Depending on your type of sedation, your recovery time can be reasonably quick. Laughing gas wears off within minutes once you stop using it, but oral and IV sedation can take longer. However, most patients feel just fine after having a good night’s sleep.
Call us today to learn more about sedation dentistry and if it’s right for you!