Sedation Dentistry

Some dental literature suggests that 30% of the nation’s population avoids seeing a dentist due to fear. Without routine dental exams, however, the result for many patients is often dental pain and loss of teeth. Having an unhealthy mouth often causes patients to feel even more fear and embarrassment, thus leading to increased avoidance of needed dental treatment.

This cycle of fear can now be broken with Sedation Dentistry. Dental care for the fearful or apprehensive patient can be achieved in a relaxed and comfortable environment with no pain or discomfort during or after a visit. Some patients do not even recall their visit the next day.

Sedation Dentistry is achieved through the use of the same medication that is prescribed daily by physicians across the country. Due to the extreme safety of these drugs, most people are candidates for treatment as long as they are healthy adults and have had no sensitivities to the medicine we prescribe.

The Sedation Dentistry procedure is simple. Most patients will be asked to take a pill the night before their treatment. We ask that patients not eat or drink anything six hours prior to the appointment. The patient then takes another pill one hour before the dental visit. Laughing gas is usually used for a short time during treatment. Since the patient will feel relaxed and groggy, a companion needs to drive the patient home upon completion of the visit. That evening we ask the patient to drink lots of fluids and rest. Most people feel great the next day, with little or no memory of their treatment and no discomfort.

To determine if you or a friend/family member are a candidate for Sedation Dentistry, please call Mill City Dental at 612.377.3740. Dr. Williams will set up a friendly, pain free appointment to visit and discuss your needs and concerns.