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Dental Phobia and Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry can help patients suffering from dental phobia get the treatment they need.
Dental phobia is a major problem for a substantial minority of Americans. If you have dental phobia, we can help you get the compassionate dental care you need without any of the stress, fear, or anxiety that you do not need. Our dentist in Sherman Oaks offers a variety of sedation options to meet your unique needs.
Sedation dentistry is the field of dentistry that uses anti-anxiety or other medications to calm and relax patients during treatment. Some patients are able to go to sleep during treatment and wake up with no memory of the procedure or any associated discomfort. Often called sleep dentistry, sedation dentistry allows us to alleviate the dread that often comes with a visit to the dentist.
We may recommend sedation for patients who have a dental phobia, want to combine multiple procedures into one appointment, have sensitive teeth or difficulty getting numb, are afraid of needles, dislike the sounds or smells of dentistry or want to feel more deeply relaxed during their treatment. Nitrous oxide is our lightest level of sedation and can be a great choice for many people who want to avoid lingering effects. Oral sedation is a stronger form of sedation and can be taken the night before the appointment or immediately before the appointment. IV sedation is a deeper form of sedation that allows you to sleep deeply and relax completely.
Contact us today to learn more about available sedation options or to schedule an appointment with our expert in sedation dentistry in Sherman Oaks.