If you need to have dental work completed, we recommend visiting a sedation dentist. At Summer Enlow, DDS PC, we offer sedation dentistry for patients living in and around the Nacogdoches area. We understand that for millions of adults, visiting the dentist can be an overwhelming or frightening experience due to dental anxiety. This common condition typically starts with a negative experience or becoming fearful of the general idea of dentistry. While common, you do not have to be concerned about visiting our dentist office because we work to ensure your comfort the entire time.
When you schedule an appointment with us, let us know if you have dental anxiety so that we can prepare for your visit accordingly. For many people, the actual procedure is not uncomfortable but it is the anxiety and worry that causes angst. With this in mind, we often prescribe an oral sedative or laughing gas that can be administered prior to the appointment to help a person relax. While this is not a pain killer, it eases the fear and relaxes the body so that you can remain peaceful while having teeth cleaned, or dental work performed. While the dosage is different, laughing gas can be used on both children and adults so that all of our Nacogdoches patients can remain comfortable.
When dental work is needed some patients may prefer to have some type of sedation. As a sedation dentist, this is an effective tool for us to prevent and eliminate any discomfort. You will remain awake during your treatment and will be able to follow instructions. There are several types of sedation offered, the first is nitrous oxide/ laughing gas.
Laughing gas is a mild form of sedation dentistry. Most patients who are anxious elect for this level of sedation. It is a gas that you receive through a mask that helps to relax you and to relieve anxiety. Other effects are that it lowers the gag reflex and diminishes pain sensations. After the procedure is complete the nitrous is flushed out of your system with oxygen and there are no lingering effects thus allowing you to drive yourself to and from your appointment.
If laughing gas does not provide enough relief for anxiety there is another option that involves a pill either alone or in conjunction with nitrous oxide. This type of sedation can help with making you feel sleepy and relaxed and you may or may not be able to recall the details of your visit. This type of sedation is not appropriate for all patients however and if you are interested in discussing your sedation treatment options we would be happy to evaluate you.
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If you live in the Nacogdoches area and are interested in visiting a sedation dentist, call (936) 314-2347 to schedule your appointment. At Summer Enlow, DDS PC, we will take the time to get to know you and understand what all of your concerns are prior to making a formal recommendation as to the type of sedation dentistry that you should consider. We will also need to know if you have any other health issues, risks, or are allergic to anything. Typically, if you have responded well to pain medication or sedation in other medical treatments, you will do well with sedation dentistry and not experience any negative side effects. Still, if you have questions or concerns be sure to discuss them with us. With any type of dental work, it is important to be well informed and make a decision that you feel is best for your health and your goals. As such, we want you to be an informed and educated patient. Thanks to modern technology, if you are afraid of having dental work done or visiting the dentist in general, you no longer have to be. As a sedation dentist, we can ensure that your experience is a positive one. Call 936-314-2347 for more information or to get started.
If you live in the Nacogdoches area, call (936) 314-2347 to schedule your dental exam so that you can remain in good health or receive treatment for a current condition.
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