What To Ask Your Dentist About Sedation Dentistry

If you are among the 9% to 20% of Americans who have so much anxiety and fear about going to the dentist that may actually sacrifice their oral health, then sedation dentistry might be the solution. Dr. Ghodsi and his staff at Lasting Smiles Dental Care in central Las Vegas can help you overcome your dental fear and anxiety. Our Las Vegas sedation dentists take the stress out of dental work. 

Your Comfort is One of Our Top Priorities

Dr. Ghodsi has designed his Las Vegas dental care clinic to foster a stress-free environment. As you enter our dental office, you are overwhelmed by a warm and welcoming feeling in the comfortable, relaxing, and family-friendly atmosphere of our reception/waiting room. Patients who visit our clinic for the first time are amazed by the relaxing and unique atmosphere created by our spectacular bird aviary which transports you to a peaceful carefree world where stress just melts away!

Questions To Ask Sedation Dentistry

Essentially, dental sedation is ideal for patients that may have a fear of the dentist (including the associated sounds and smells), for those that have sensitive teeth, an overreactive gag reflex, or have a complex dental issue that may require an extensive period of time to treat. Before undergoing a procedure at the dentist’s office, here are a few questions that you should have answered about dental sedation.

How Can Dental Sedation Help Me?

Dental sedation is helpful for many different conditions and situations. The most common reason patients choose sedation is due to extreme nervousness or anxiety about having a dental procedure done. With dental sedation, you will remain calm and most likely feel no pain or remember the treatment. 

In addition, if you need to remain still for any length of time during your dental procedure, dental sedation is ideal. It can allow a patient to sleep while the dentist can perform the dental procedure and fix any dental issues without causing pain or trauma to the patient. This is especially helpful since once your sedation dentist administers your sedation medications, he or she can perform multiple treatments in one sitting. You will wake up with little to no pain.  

What Types of Sedation are Available?

You should also ask your dentist about the types of sedation available. Most sedation dentists often use nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, oral sedatives, and IV sedatives. Not all dentists, however, are able to offer all three options since to qualify to perform sedation dentistry, dentists must complete additional training to become proficient in sedation. The dentists at Lasting Smiles Dental Care have completed dental sedation training. It’s important to know what type of sedation is offered because a certain type of sedative may be better for your specific needs. 

What’s more, you should keep in mind that dental facilities that are used for sedation dentistry must be suitable for IV sedation and certified by the Nevada Board of Dental Examiners. 

Do You Offer Combo Sedation?

Our facility is certified and has the equipment needed to perform combo sedation. What is Combo Sedation? Combo sedation allows us to use less medication, which helps the patient wake up feeling refreshed with little to no recollection of their procedure. That means less stress and less pain for the patient. We are the only Las Vegas sedation dentists to use this method.

Combo dental sedation combines sedative pills, laughing gas, and IV medications to provide the most effective and safe results for our dental patients.

Which Type of Dental Sedation is Best for Me?

After your sedation dentist in Las Vegas informs you about available sedation methods, you should ask your dentist which sedation is the most appropriate for you. In order to do that your sedation dentistry clinic should evaluate your medical history and have a clear understanding of how the different sedatives can benefit you. 

How Extensive is Your Sedation Dentistry Experience and Training? 

As dental sedation is becoming more common, you should ask your dentist about their experience and qualification or training. You should choose a dentist who is qualified, equipped, and experienced. In the state of Nevada, in order to qualify to perform sedation dentistry, dentists must complete additional training to become proficient in sedation. Our Lasting Smiles Dental Care dentists have completed dental sedation training and our dental facilities are certified by the Nevada Board of Dental Examiners to administer IV sedation and equipped to perform combo sedation.

How Much Do You Charge for Dental Sedation?

Normally, sedation dentistry does have an additional cost. However, at Lasting Smiles Dental Care, we reduce those costs so our patients can have a low-stress and pain-free experience at the dentist. The costs are a result of the extra time needed to prepare patients for dental sedation appointments. We treat fewer patients and schedule enough time for each patient to safely be sedated, receive treatment, and recover on their own time.

Are There Any Risks I Need to Consider?

It’s also recommended that you ask about any possible risks that may be associated with dental sedation. Today’s sedation dentistry methods are safer and more effective than ever before, however, as with any type of medication, there may be some risks that a responsible and experienced sedation dentist should discuss with you. Your sedation dentist should also inform you of any emergency plans that are in place, in case something unexpected does happen. 

Why Choose Sedation Dentistry?

It’s safe, effective, and not expensive! If you are hesitant about any form of dental treatment then sedation dentistry could be just what you are looking for. Don’t hesitate – we are the leaders in offering combo sedation, please feel free to contact us by phone at 702-259-5295 or online to schedule a free consultation anytime.