Sedation Dentistry Ponte Vedra Beach
Dental Treatment Made Easy
Did you know that research estimates around 15% of people suffer from dental-related anxiety, sometimes even to the point where they don’t visit their dentist? Nobody should ever be too afraid or nervous to visit the dentist – not when sedation dentistry is an option! These treatments allow Dr. Perry and Dr. De Bonis to administer virtually all forms of dental care with ease. To learn more or schedule a visit, give our Ponte Vedra Beach office a call today!
Why Choose Ponte Vedra Family Dentistry for Sedation Dentistry?
- Friendly and Accommodating Dental Staff
- Office with Advanced Dental Technology
- Numerous Sedation Options Available
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral conscious sedation is generally recommended for patients with moderate dental phobia as well as those who can’t receive nitrous oxide or those undergoing more complex or lengthy procedures. Patients are prescribed a small sedative pill that they’re meant to take prior to their appointment so that by the time they’re seated for treatment, its effects have kicked in. Oral conscious sedation instills warm feelings of euphoria and patients often remark that they feel drowsy, but it does not outright put them to sleep and they’re still responsive to verbal stimuli.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
You’ve probably heard of nitrous oxide referred to by its nickname: laughing gas. However, this sedative doesn’t make patients laugh uncontrollably – if so, it would interfere with dental treatment! Rather, it causes patients to enter a relaxed state that makes it much easier to perform all sorts of procedures, from basic routine care to comprehensive treatments. It’s administered with oxygen through a soft nasal mask, and it’s safe for patients of all ages. It’s most often used for patients with mild dental anxiety.