Sedation Dentistry Overview – Dr. Joseph Khalil
If you feel anxious about visiting the dentist – or avoid seeking dental treatment because you fear discomfort in the dentist’s chair – sedation dentistry may be an excellent option. Dr. Joseph Khalil provides a number of sedation dentistry options, each of which helps reduce or eliminate patients’ anxiety before their dental procedure. When you secure our services, we will help you select the option that will best meet your unique needs.
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry refers to the use of sedatives to minimize a patient’s anxiety before or at the beginning of a dental procedure. Dental sedatives induce a relaxed state in which patients are often blissfully unaware of their dental procedure. Depending on the type of medication a patient selects, the sedative effect may be more pronounced; some sedatives simply decrease patients’ awareness of anxiety, while others induce unconsciousness during treatment. As such, sedation dentistry can be a life-changing option for patients whose dental anxiety makes it difficult to obtain dental care.
Contact our office to learn more about sedation dentistry. We serve patients in Arlington and surrounding areas.
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Sedation Dentistry Options
Dr. Joseph Khalil provides the following sedation dentistry options:
Oral conscious sedation dentistry – delivers sedation via a pill, which the patient takes approximately one hour before the dental appointment. Achieves a moderate sedative effect in which the patient can breathe independently and respond to stimuli.
Inhalation sedation dentistry – delivers sedation via inhaled nitrous oxide gas (“laughing gas”). Achieves a mild sedative effect in which the patient is conscious and can respond to stimuli.
Intramuscular sedation dentistry – delivers sedation via injection into muscle tissue. Achieves a moderate to strong sedative effect in which the patient remains conscious and able to respond to stimuli.
Intravenous (IV) sedation dentistry – delivers sedation via injection into the bloodstream. Achieves a strong sedative effect in which the patient typically has little or no memory of the procedure.
General anesthesia – delivers sedation, typically via intravenous injection or inhaled gas. Achieves a deep sedation in which the patient is unconscious and has little or no memory of the procedure.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to common questions about sedation dentistry.
Schedule a Sedation Dentistry Consultation in Arlington
Contact our office to learn more about how you may benefit from sedation dentistry. We welcome patients in Arlington and surrounding areas. When you secure our services, we will work diligently to provide an unparalleled treatment experience.
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