SHOULD YOU CONSIDER SLEEP DENTISTRY IN HOUSTON,TX

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry administers medication to help patients relax and ease the pain during or after dental procedures. Although it’s commonly interchanged with sleep dentistry; the difference between the two is that sleep dentistry uses general anesthetics which makes you unconscious while, sedatives relax you, but won’t totally knock you out.

Common types of sedation/sleep dentistry:

• Nitrous oxide: Also known as ‘laughing gas’ this helps relax you during your procedure. It wears off fairly quickly, so you may be able to drive home after and function within a reasonable time frame.

• Oral sedatives: Oral sedatives (e.g. such as diazepam or valium), also helps relax you during dental procedures. You typically take them an hour or so before your appointment as they take longer to break down than gas. With oral sedatives, you’re fully awake but less anxious, and you might feel a little sleepy and/or incoherent.

• Intravenous sedatives: Intravenous/IV sedatives (needles that are inserted into veins) can put you in varying stages of consciousness and will put you into a deep or twilight sleep (one where you’re less aware of your surrounding and generally incoherent).

STAY ANXIETY-FREE WITH SEDATION DENTISTRY IN HOUSTON

NEVER MISS A DENTIST APPOINTMENT AGAIN BECAUSE OF DENTAL ANXIETY

Poor hygiene habits and poor diets are the most common culprits for cavities and decay. However, there is a secret villain causing toothaches and oral problems around the world: dental phobia. Fear of the dentist has led too many patients to avoid their dental cleanings and exams — a big and costly mistake. Avoiding the dentist can lead to dental problems that otherwise would have been easily treatable. However, our dentists are here to help you conquer your fear and make visits to our office simple and painless.

Here at Nu Dentistry, we want to make sure you're always entirely at ease when receiving the care you need. For those who want more than general anesthesia to feel reassured about their treatment, we offer a wide selection of both conscious and unconscious sedation options available upon request. We always want our patients to have the best dental experience possible. Let our dental team ease your fears in our calm and safe dental office. Going to the dental office without fear will completely change your life and get your dental health back on track.

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