WebMD says that a dental phobia is more serious than just feeling a little anxious about going to the dentist. People who suffer from this phobia can have panic attacks or even avoid dental visits for years. So the quick fix is to undergo sedation dentistry, right? The answer is "it depends." There isn't a one-size-fits all way for sedation, so if you've been avoiding the dentist for years and want to go this route, you should learn about the different types (gas, oral sedatives, IV, etc.) that you can undergo:
As you can see, if you have many allergies, any secondary health conditions, and/or have had bad interactions under anesthesia in the past, you may unfortunately not be a good candidate for sedation dentistry. It's best to talk about all your options with your dentist however. As 123dentist.com says, your provider may still be willing to let you undergo this route if you take oral sedatives that don't completely knock you out. If you do get the go-ahead, you and your dentist may also want to talk about which anesthetics typically have the best results. For instance, drbicuspid.com says that while every practitioner may have a personal preference at their office, some patients do better on one drug than another. For instance, one study showed that patients were able to come out of sevoflurane anesthesia easier, but that there weren't many intense side effects (e.g. vomiting) for propofol anesthetics:
If you're phobias are getting in the way of your preventative care, don't hesitate to talk with your dentist about your options. Learn more at dentaloasisofoc.com/preventive-dentistry/ Sedation Dentistry Depends on a Number of Factors was first published on: http://dentaloasisofoc.com/ Dental Oasis Of Orange County 7777 Edinger Ave #232 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 894-7700 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger Sedation Dentistry Depends on a Number of Factors
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