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Common Reasons A Dentist Should Consider Dental Sedation for A Patient
Dental sedation is one way to make dental work easier on the patient. Maybe they are anxious and need to be relaxed. Or the patient may have an appointment that involves particularly long or multiple procedures that make sitting in the chair for a long time uncomfortable. Whatever the case, Dr. Mark Wong at Mark A. Wong, DDS Family Dentistry in Walnut Creek, California, offers nitrous oxide and oral sedation options.
Here are some common reasons a patient may request sedation.
Dental Fear or Anxiety
This is the most common reason a patient requests dental sedation – they are afraid or have intense anxiety about visiting a dentist. With oral sedation, such patients will be put into a state of relaxation, and their senses will be dulled. What results is an experience that keeps the patient comfortable and relaxed throughout their procedure. Having a sense of relief and not experiencing any pain will allow the patient to put their fears and anxiety behind them.
Speed Up a Lengthy Procedure
No matter how friendly or skilled your dentist may be in conversing, it can still be a lot to endure if you are expected to sit in the dental chair for an extended time while receiving treatment. Sedation, even mild forms, can help lengthy treatments and procedures fly by in the blink of an eye. This is especially effective for children who have a hard time remaining still for long periods of time.
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Gag Reflex
Some patients have a very sensitive gag reflex. This can make dental work uncomfortable for the patient but also difficult for the dentist or hygienist. When hands and tools constantly go in and out of the mouth, it can trigger the patient’s gag reflex. This can make a dental appointment that should have been simple into a long and tedious one. Mild forms of sedation can help minimize the gag reflex so that the dentist can work without interruptions while the patient remains at ease.
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