Visiting the dentist doesn’t have to be a stressful or uncomfortable experience. If you are dealing with a dental phobia, if you just can’t recline in the dental chair for long periods of time, or if you have any other barrier preventing you from receiving regular dentistry, it’s time to visit the sedation dentist in Jonesboro. Dr. Sarah Yarnell and her caring team will have you relaxed and at-ease in no time!
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is the use of sedatives to help your dentist work efficiently by making dental care a more relaxing experience for you. When you are removed from the sights, smells, and sounds of what’s going on around you, it’s easier for us to complete treatments without any delays — so you don’t spend any more time at the dentist’s office than you have to.
Sedation is useful in a variety of cases, and soothing nerves or anxiety is one of the most popular. Additionally, sedatives can help people with mental or physical disabilities receive the dental care they need. Anyone wishing to have several longer treatments completed in a single appointment will also appreciate the efficiency of sedation.
Your Sedation Options
At Woodsprings Family Dentistry, we offer several options in sedation. Dr. Yarnell and our team are pleased to offer nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation.
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is administered with a small nasal mask you breathe through during your time in the dental chair. Its effects take over quickly and wear off just as soon as the treatment is complete, so you can go on about your day as usual.
Oral conscious sedation is achieved with a pill you take orally about an hour before your appointment. Its effects will have taken over by the time you are settling into the dental chair. You’re still awake while under this type of sedation, just fully removed from the sensations of what’s going on around you.
For more complex procedures or for people who experience significant dental fear or anxiety, IV sedation provides an effective solution. The medicine is administered directly into the vein, and can easily be controlled throughout the procedure. Dr. Yarnell is one of the only dentists in the area offering this type of sedation.
What to Expect from Sedation Dentistry
At your consultation with Dr. Yarnell she will help you select the sedation option that matches your need. Plan to have a ride to and from the dentist and Dr. Yarnell will give you specific instructions on medication and diet as needed. Rarely, patients experience nausea and dizziness with sedation dentistry — but these side effects should be temporary and mild. You also probably won’t remember the details of your time under oral conscious or IV sedation.
Talk to Us Today!
If you think you could benefit from being a little more relaxed in the dental chair — for whatever reason — it’s time for you to get in touch with the team at Woodsprings Family Dentistry! Contact us to schedule an appointment for comforting sedation dentistry today.