Synergy Periodontics and Implants offers safe, gentle and effective sedation dentistry options to help you relax during your periodontal treatment or implant procedure. It is used for long procedures, if multiple procedures are done at one time, or if you are nervous about your appointment.
Synergy Periodontics and Implants provides sedation dentistry in the form of IV sedation, inhalation of nitrous oxide, or oral sedatives.
How does IV sedation work?
Also known as sleep dentistry, this sedation dentistry procedure uses medications given into a vein. It is used for patients who are having surgical procedures or procedures that require an increased amount of chair-time. It’s a deeper level of sedation than nitrous oxide, and usually you will have no memory of the dental procedures that were performed.
What are the advantages of IV sedation?
- Minimal to no pain. Patients can experience dental procedures with the maximum amount of pain control.
- No memory. Amnesia is a side effect of the IV sedation which makes patients more cooperative and more likely to continue with regular dental visits, improving their overall oral health.
- Greater cooperation. The relaxed condition patients achieve through IV sedation allows the dentist to accomplish a greater amount of work in a shorter amount of time due to increased patient cooperation.
How does nitrous oxide work?
Patients first inhale 100% oxygen through a soft nosepiece or mask. Then, nitrous oxide is slowly mixed in with the oxygen. Nitrous oxide usually starts to work in less than five minutes. Inhaled sedation can be used during routine dental cleanings, deep cleanings and other procedures as deemed appropriate by our doctors.
What are the advantages of nitrous oxide for sedation?
- The depth of sedation can be altered at any time to increase or decrease sedation.
- There is no after effect.
- Inhalation sedation is very effective and safe for both adults and children.
- It works rapidly for relaxation and it clears rapidly from the system.
Oral conscious sedation
Oral conscious sedation includes taking a prescribed oral medication to help you relax prior to a periodontal or implant procedure. Oral sedatives usually make you feel drowsy and relaxed. You may not remember the details of the procedure. You will need someone to drive you home from your appointment if you have taken oral sedatives.
How Can Sedation Dentistry Help You?
All of our doctors at Synergy Periodontics and Implants have advanced training in sedation dentistry. They hold current certifications for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). They will partner with you to create a personalized care plan that will optimize your comfort during dental procedures. Schedule an appointment online.