We call it sedation dentistry
In short, sedation dentistry is a dental procedure that involves the administration of sedative drugs to relax the patient while work is performed. Over the years, we’ve come to perfect the oral sedation process here at Friendly Dentistry, and often advise our patients that suffer from dental anxiety, fear of needles, or sensitive teeth to opt for minimal sedation, moderate sedation, deep sedation, or even general anesthesia before their procedures are performed. Our patients love the fact that the sedation is completely safe and the process is carefully monitored by professionals with a wealth of experience in local anesthesia– but, most of all, they love that once the dental anesthesia has worn off, their procedure is over, they feel no pain, and they can resume their normal activities with minimal downtime.
For residents in and near the Greensboro area, sedation dentistry can make dentistry services stress free and simple. At Friendly Dentistry, we are the premier source for quality sedation services in the Triad Area!
Minimal and moderate sedation dentistry near me
Perhaps the most common type of conscious sedation in the dental industry, minimal sedation leaves you awake but completely relaxed. Nitrous oxide– also known as laughing gas– is administered by a sedation dentist, who monitors the amount of laughing gas you receive. As an inhalant, the laughing gas suppresses nerves and allows you to fall into a state of tranquility, which is perfect for involved procedures where a sudden jerk or even a reaction to some pain could end up making things much more difficult.
While moderate sedation is often inhaled as well, this form of sedation is a little stronger than its counterpart, and can be used in a basic dental surgery that requires some anesthesia but does not require that the patient be completely knocked out. This could include a procedure like a root canal. Of course, as virtually all dental work involving a sedated person typically also includes the administration of a local anesthetic, the dentist is specially trained to make moderate sedation work in tandem with the anesthetic to improve the patient experience and ensure no pain is felt.