Sedation Dentistry

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Afraid of the Dentist? You Don’t Have to Be!

If you’re reading this, then chances are you don’t like going to see your Midland Texas dentist. Maybe it’s been two years since your last appointment, maybe it’s been twenty, or maybe you’ve never been to the dentist at all. Perhaps you pull yourself together to go for a cleaning, but “forget” follow-up appointments to get a cavity filled or broken teeth fixed. You know that you should go, (especially if you have a cavity or need a root canal) because avoiding the problem will only make matters worse, but a deep-rooted fear stops you in your tracks.

If you are truly afraid of the dentist, you are not alone. Millions of Americans have a dental phobia that keeps them from getting the oral health care they may desperately need. Many suffer with persistent or worsening pain in order to avoid this anxiety-inducing appointment.

But what if you had the option of making your trip to the dentist anxiety-free, perhaps even relaxing or comfortable?

health centered dentistry midland tx services sedation dentistry

At Health Centered Dentistry in Midland, TX, our team specializes in a new kind of dental experience. Getting a routine cleaning, having a cavity filled, more intensive oral care, or fixing a tooth in need of a root canal can be a calm, pleasant, and restful experience when you find a dental team that understands your anxiety and offers real solutions to meet all your dental care needs.

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How Sedation Dentistry Works

The use of sedative medications either taken before your appointment or administered in our Midland TX dentist office is a practice designed to relax patients and make their dental appointment more comfortable. Whether the visit is for a routine checkup or more extensive procedure, it has been available in various forms for decades, and therapies continue to evolve and improve.

It is important to note that patients who opt for sedation dentistry are not asleep while the Midland Texas dentist team completes their work (it is not the same as general anesthesia). Patients will feel more relaxed and comfortable during their appointment, but the medications used in sedation dentistry are designed to keep patients awake and able to respond to the dental team during the entire procedure. Sedation dentistry doesn’t eliminate the need for local anesthesia (shots) if needed, but it has allowed many anxious dental patients to feel more at ease during the experience.

Who Sedation Dentistry Is For

While targeted more toward patients with substantial dental anxieties or those needing extensive dental treatment, sedation dentistry can also benefit other patients with a strong gag reflex, jaw soreness, or prior difficulties getting numb. If you are among the millions of people with a dental phobia, sedation dentistry could be an option to get you back into our Midland dentist office for the dental treatments and oral health care you’ve been putting off.

Sedation Dentistry FAQs

Q: Will I need a driver?

A: Yes, you need someone to drop you off and pick you up.  You are not to operate a vehicle for the day you are treated.

Q: I am very nervous when it comes to dental work, do you put patients to sleep?

A: No, you are able to breathe on your own and can respond to verbal commands, but most people end up sleeping through most of the procedure.

If you have any questions about general dentistry or are ready to schedule a visit with your Midland dentist, Our Team at Health Centered Dentistry in Midland, TX, give us a call today at 432.218.4389 or schedule online!
Our location: 3209 Courtyard Dr. Suite D Midland, TX 79705.