Doctor Kevin McMahon on the sedation options available 
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Kevin McMahon:
Well, sure. At Edgewood Dental Care, we have a lot of sedation options to cater to anyone that comes in to see us. The first option we normally give people, the easiest option, is nitrous oxide or the laughing gas, which works for many people, but it depends upon your level of anxiety. With nitrous oxide, it's inhalation, you have to breathe it. Sometimes people are hard doing that when they're nervous or can't get things done.
The second one would be a combination of oral pills to relax you plus nitrous oxide. Certain percent of population can do that very comfortably and do a lot of treatment that way. The advantage to that is that it's a little bit lighter sedation than some of the other ones versus ... The next one would be an IV sedation, where you're basically put out. You're still conscious sedation. It's considered a moderate sedation. It's not a general anesthesia, but that would be for like if you're taking out wisdom teeth or doing implants or if you're just phobic. It could be for fillings or even a cleaning for that matter. It depends upon your fear level.
At Edgewood Dental Care, you can get past your dental fear for good. Feeling confident about routine dental care is an invaluable benefit to your life because you can:
- Prevent gum disease and tooth loss.
- Protect your overall health from gum disease infection.
- Stay ahead dental problems before they worsen.
- Keep your natural teeth safer from dental damage.
- Pursue cosmetic dentistry to improve your smile’s appearance.
- Maintain a healthy, attractive smile for lifelong confidence!
Sedation dentistry can make all of these benefits a reality in your life. Let our caring, compassionate team at Edgewood Dental Care help you. Call 859-474-7830 now.
Make Dental Treatment Easy With Sedation
Our Edgewood, KY dentists have the training and experience to safely administer three different forms of dental sedation to suit your needs:
- Inhaled Sedation – By breathing in a mixture of oxygen and medication, you can quickly ease back in our heated massage chair and let the sedative take the edge off. It’s safe for all ages, will take effect and wear off immediately, and allows mildly fearful patients to get the treatment they need more easily.
- Oral Sedation – You might have a longer treatment lined up and would like a stronger sedative to calm your nerves. Oral sedation is a great choice! You’ll receive a prescription to take before your appointment, so your body will be deeply relaxed and your mind at ease. For safety purposes, you’ll need to have someone drive you to and from your appointment.
- IV Sedation – This is the strongest form of sedation. It allows patients with dental phobia, a sensitive gag reflex, low pain tolerance, or multiple treatments planned during a single appointment to be in a deep state of relaxation. We’re trained to monitor the sedative level throughout your procedure and can adjust it as needed. As with oral sedation, you would also need to arrange transportation.
Feel Confident About Dental Care With Our Personalized Approach
We’re committed to making Edgewood Dental Care a warm, judgment-free zone where you always feel safe, heard, and supported during your visits. In addition to sedation, that means:
- Personalizing your care with private rooms and longer appointments by request
- Offering comfort items such as refreshments, blankets, pillows, massage chairs, and more
- Investing in the latest technology for faster, more comfortable treatments
It’s easy to see the possibilities for your smile with all our relaxation, comfort, and sedation options in Edgewood, KY! To learn more or to schedule your appointment, call 859-474-7830 today.
