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Providing Sedation During Dental Services

What do you think about when you have a dental appointment coming up? Many people are comfortable in the dentist’s chair, but for some, even a routine visit can cause an anxiety spike. Your Seattle, WA dentist’s office can make appointments easier for patients who experience unease about treatment. With the right sedative, we can help you remain calm and comfortable when you come in for a procedure. Even if you normally feel find during care, this can make a longer or more involved treatment easier. It is important that you treat your dental care as a real priority, as putting off a visit can lead to unwelcome complications.

Are You Anxious About An Upcoming Appointment?

Whether you feel nervous about a particular procedure or always find yourself with at least a little unease before an appointment, it can be hard to ignore anxious feelings. This does not mean that you should freely push back a visit, particularly if you already suspect that something is wrong. Delaying a visit to discuss the possible need for restorative dental work can make you vulnerable to complications that will require more involved restorative services. Even if you just need to come in for a routine appointment, delays make you more vulnerable to the onset of issues due to accumulated plaque and tartar buildup.

Using Sedation To Make Time In The Dentist’s Chair Easier For Patients

Through the use of safe dental sedation, we can help you feel calm and collected while you undergo treatment at our office. We actually have two different approaches we can take to making you more comfortable. Nitrous oxide is a gas that we administer throughout your visit. With this gas, we can help you stay relaxed without creating potential problems for the rest of your day. Its effects dissipate quickly, so you can actually leave our office without assistance. Oral sedatives tend to have more potent effects, but those effects take longer to pass. Because of this, you will need help leaving, and should have travel arrangements made.

Have You Been Putting Off A Dental Appointment?

What do you really need to worry about if you put off a dental visit? If you are simply ignoring routine service, you can leave plaque and tartar buildup in place that makes you more likely to have a problem with tooth decay or gum disease in the future. If discomfort or a visible change in your smile already concerns you, waiting for care can lead to complications that ultimately make the treatment you need more complicated.

Talk To Your Seattle, WA Dentist’s Office About Sedation During Dental Service

Through the use of dental sedation, we can make an upcoming appointment easier for you! If you would like to find out more, call our Seattle, WA dentist’s office at 206-789-2555.

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