Get Comfortable, Comprehensive Care with Sedation Dentistry

Dental anxiety goes by many names: fear of the dentist, dentophobia, and white coat syndrome, just to name a few. If any of these terms resonate with you, then you may be avoiding the dentist, even if you really need help. But, avoiding the dentist can lead to more pain and worsening conditions. With sedation dentistry, however, patients can ditch the fear and get the health-saving treatments they need.

At Villa Rica Family Dental, we are proud to offer comfortable, worry-free dentistry. If you’re interested in discussing sedation dentistry with our Villa Rica, GA, dentist, then call Dr. Stacey McDowell at (770) 459-4131 now.

What is sedation dentistry?

Sedation dentistry (frequently called ‘sleep dentistry’) uses pain-blocking, nerve-soothing solutions to make dental procedures as comfortable and quick as possible. At Villa Rica Family Dental, we offer nitrous oxide gas and oral sedatives to reduce anxiety and enhance patients’ comfort.

Why choose sedation dentistry?

The main reason for patients to choose sedation dentistry is to combat dental anxiety. However, there are other reasons why patients may want to explore sedation dentistry, including:

• Lengthy procedures
• Sensory issues
• Pain management

Ultimately, the decision to pursue sleep dentistry is up to the patient. Nevertheless, our Villa Rica dentist will gladly explore all of your sedation options, as well as other sedation alternatives.

How do I know if sleep dentistry is right for me?

Experts estimate that a whopping 36% of the total population suffers from mild dental anxiety. And, in fact, experts believe that up to 12% of the population lives with extreme fear of the dentist (dentophobia).

Whether it’s mild or extreme, dental anxiety is never ideal. So, if you experience any of the following symptoms, then sedation dentistry may be right for you:

• Avoiding the dentist, even when in extreme pain
• Restless sleep or insomnia the night before a dental visit
• An aversion to the sound or feeling of dental tools
• Nervousness, sweating, or increased heart rate while waiting for dental appointments
• Intense physical responses (like vomiting) when thinking about upcoming dental procedures

Dr. Stacey and her dedicated team are here to address and validate all of your concerns. Even if you do not experience intense fear of the dentist, we believe that all of our patients deserve comfortable care. So, if you’re interested in exploring your comfort options, then ask our compassionate team about sedation dentistry before beginning treatment.

The Many Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

There are numerous benefits of sleep dentistry, including:

• Enhanced relaxation before and during dental procedures
• The effects of anesthesia are amplified
• Reduced gag reflex
• Limited risk of complications during the procedure
• Time seems to move faster for fidgety or nervous patients

Get Comfortable Care with Sedation Dentistry in Villa Rica, GA

Don’t let fear of the dentist keep you from getting the healthy, strong smile that you deserve. Ask the team at Villa Rica Family Dental how we can help you relax into your treatments with sedation dentistry.

Simply call (770) 459-4131 to schedule an appointment or gather more information about our available comfort options.