Sedation Dentistry Services
Dental Work While you Sleep in Longs, NC
Though it may sound scary or like an intense procedure, sedation dentistry is a relatively common practice in modern dental offices in Longs, SC. Approximately 50% of the population is nervous or uncomfortable about visiting a dental clinic. Don’t put off regular cleanings and risk cavities, gum disease or other serious oral infections just because you can’t find a painless dentistry option. At Carolina Dental Care we offer sedation dentistry options to meet each specific patient’s needs.
Nitrous Oxide, also known as Laughing Gas
The use of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is common practice in most dental clinics, especially if tooth extractions are performed on-site. Laughing gas is a colorless, sweet-smelling gas that you inhale through a mask. It only takes approximately two minutes to feel the effects, making it easy to adjust the levels in real time without needing a long delay in your general or cosmetic dentistry procedure.
Laughing gas is also a great option if you have trouble with excessive gagging during your dental visit since it reduces your minimizes your gag reflex. The effects of laughing gas wear off quickly with no lingering “hangover” feeling. If you are interested in receiving nitrous oxide during your next dental visit to create a painless dentistry experience, contact Carolina Dental Care. Be sure to make note that you are interested in our gentle dental care options and we make sure your next visit to the dentist is a positive one.
Our dentists are happy to provide you with a trial-run, allowing you to experience the sedation technique for five minutes, if you are worried about your specific reaction to the gas. While laughing gas is suitable for most patients, those who are diagnosed with COPD should NOT use laughing gas to avoid further health complications.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral Conscious Sedation involves a combination of anti-anxiety medication and nitrous oxide. For patients who experience more severe dental anxiety, oral conscious sedation is a more intensive procedure than nitrous oxide alone. Also referred to as sleep dentistry or relaxation dentistry, the dentists at Carolina Dental Care will have you take an anti-anxiety medication orally before your appointment.
During your appointment, we monitor your vital signs and you will be able to answer questions, however most patients have no memory of their visit once the effects have worn off. You MUST have an adult drive you home if you receive oral conscious sedation. Oral conscious sedation treatment is individually tailored to meet your specific needs so call Carolina Dental Care to discuss all of the sedation dentistry options available for your next appointment.
Do I Need a Sedation Dentist Office?
- Do you experience dental anxiety or a fear of dentists?
- Has a negative experience kept you from receiving regular dental care?
- Do you have hyper-sensitive nerves that make general dentistry uncomfortable?
- Are you resistant to local anesthetic?
- Have you been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder?
If your answer to any of these questions was yes, the gentle dental care options available at Carolina Dental Care can help make your next visit to the dentist a pleasant experience and encourage you to maintain your oral health.
Carolina Dental Care offers several sedation dentistry methods to meet each patient’s needs. If you are interested in receiving gentle dental care, contact the experts at Carolina Dental Care. Our staff is happy to answer any questions and help find the right sedation dentistry options for your situation.