Enjoy Stress-Free Dental Care with Sedation Dentistry

If you feel anxious about getting the dental care you need, you are not alone. Many people would rather deal with severe tooth pain than set foot in a dentist’s office. Our team at Avalon Dental Care is pleased to offer sedation dentistry for anxiety relief during dental procedures. Your comfort, safety, and well-being are always our top priorities!

Understanding Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry involves the use of safe sedative medications to help you feel calm and relaxed during dental treatment. At Avalon Dental Care, we offer oral sedation along with a local anesthetic to help you enjoy stress-free dental care. This form of sedation involves taking oral medication before your dental procedure. 

Oral sedation can range from minimal to moderate, depending on the dose you take. You will feel relaxed and may even drift off into a light sleep, although you will stay conscious and responsive to directions. The effects of sedation take some time to resolve, which is why you’ll need to ask a trusted adult to drive you home and stay with you until you’re back to your usual self. 

Who Is a Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?

Oral sedation can be ideal for the following: 

• Patients with dental phobia, a real fear or anxiety related to dental care
• Patients with highly sensitive teeth or a low pain threshold
• Patients with a strong gag reflex
• Patients with challenges getting numb or staying numb
• Patients with special healthcare needs
• Patients, especially children, who cannot sit still for long
• Patients requiring complex or lengthy treatments

What Are the Benefits of Oral Sedation? 

Oral conscious sedation helps ensure stress-free care for even the most anxious patients, eliminating one of the leading reasons people avoid going to the dentist. Removing the fear of the dentist encourages patients to keep up with their preventive care, including regular dental exams and cleanings, helping promote long-term oral health.

Oral sedation allows for more treatments in fewer visits and less time in the dentist’s chair, while ensuring your safety and comfort in every step. It also has amnestic properties, which is why our patients typically remember little, if any, of their treatment, helping reduce the fear of future dental care. Patients often require fewer pain relief medications after treatment and recover sooner than those treated without oral sedation. 

Is Oral Sedation Safe?

Oral conscious sedation has an excellent safety record. The oral sedatives we prescribe here at Avalon Dental Care have undergone numerous studies and have a minimal risk of serious adverse reactions. 

As with any treatment, our experienced dentists and team will take your complete health history prior to oral sedation and will monitor your vital signs before, during, and after treatment. Your safety and well-being are always our priorities here at Avalon Dental Care. 

Sedation Dentistry Near Me in Lomita, CA

Visit Avalon Dental Care to learn more about sedation dentistry for anxiety relief during dental visits. Our caring, experienced dentists and team are committed to providing every patient with top-tier care with a gentle, compassionate touch. Don’t let the fear of dental care hold you back. We invite you to call 310-530-3100 to schedule an appointment or book your visit online today!