Dental industry trends are changing all of the time and the options being made available to patients is broadening. This is good news for dentists and for the people they provide dentistry services to, because it allows the professional to make a living, whilst giving someone the opportunity to improve oral health and gain confidence each time they smile. An emerging trend that has come on a lot in the past few years is pain free dentistry. A relieving option for patients who feel anxious to get in the dentist’s chair, pain free dentistry could help reduce the number of people who experience gum disease, tooth loss and other dental problems throughout Australia every year. Learning more about what these procedures cover could further ease your worries.
Relaxing in the Dentist’s Chair
The main problem that a lot of patients will face (and that a lot of dentists will have to try and deal with) is encouraging a feeling of relaxation in the dentist’s chair. Now, there are multiple options available, some of which will be mild and some of which will give off a strong effect, resulting in the patient not even recalling sitting in the dentist’s chair. The type of sedation chosen for the pain-free dentistry procedure will depend on a person’s physical state and their tolerance to administered relaxants.
Types of Sedation Used for Dentistry
The most common kind of sedation used for pain-free dentistry is inhalation sedation. This is usually referred to as “laughing gas”, because it puts a person in a slight state of euphoria. Nitrous oxide will be inhaled by the patient and the effects will kick in fairly quickly. Another type of sedation used in the field of sleep dentistry is oral sedation, which tends to come in liquid or tablet form and aims to mildly relieve anxiety. When a needle is used to administer drugs into the bloodstream, this will be known as intravenous sedation, often abbreviated to (IV) sedation.
Dental Procedures Carried Out with Pain-Free Dentistry
The scope of services that can be completed with pain-free dentistry include (but are not limited to) root canal treatment, dental implants, fillings and the removal of teeth. No numbness will be experienced once the procedure has been completed, but it is important to find someone who can take you home safely following the procedure. The reason for this is because you will probably feel slightly drowsy afterwards. Anyone with severe dental phobia can benefit from these services.
Sleep and pain-free dentistry is offered at Hills Dental Care. Call (02) 9899 3100 to inquire about the dental services available at this clinic.
