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An estimated 9-20% of Americans avoid getting the dental care they need because of anxiety or fear. Fortunately, there are many ways to relieve dental anxiety! First and foremost, please feel free to communicate your fears with us and we will be happy to discuss them with you, and adapt our approach as necessary. Other great tips include choosing a low-stress appointment time, bringing headphones and music, and practicing relaxation techniques and breathing.
For our most anxious patients, we are happy to offer several comfortable and simple sedation services here at SL Implant & General Dentistry of Renton.
Some patients opt to take an oral sedative (benzodiazepines) one hour prior to their appointment. This anxiety-reducing sedative acts rapidly, and allows for the patient to remain fully awake during their treatment but feel more relaxed. However, it can be difficult to induce the sedative effect for some patients using this method.
This gentle gad has pain-relieving and anxiety-reducing properties and often leads to feelings of euphoria and extreme relaxation. When using laughing gas as a sedative, we carefully adjust the precise amount required for each patient and procedure. When used alone, patients can typically head out the door immediately after their appointment due to its short-lived effects.
However, when used in combination with sleep sedation, patients require someone to drive them home as well as supervision for 24 hours after the procedure.
We also offer intravenous sedation, in which sedatives and other drugs are administered through the vein. IV sedation has very few risks but many benefits for very anxious patients, or patients who need to undergo a large dental procedure. Depending on the level of sedation desired, it can induce varying stages of consciousness from moderate to deep sedation and also blocks pain.
If you are looking for comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry services in Renton, Auburn, Newcastle, Kent, Tukwila, or other surrounding cities of Seattle, look no further than SL Implant & General Dentistry. We are committed to providing you with the best possible care and helping you achieve a beautiful and healthy smile. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!
