It is commonly noted among patients to avoid a dental check-up and only consult a dentist when the problem has escalated to the pinnacle. One may cite affordability issues or anxiety due to a preconceived notion of pain. Whatever the reason, a regular dental check-up is essential, and we provide personalized care at affordable rates. The notion of a dental check-up experience being nausea-inducing and intimidating must also be challenged with proper evidence of non-pharmacological and pharmacological means.
The two aspects of dental treatment include the efficient skill to treat the patient and, secondly, methods to manage anxiety. The best pharmacological techniques to alleviate such fear include conscious sedation techniques using nitrous oxide, intravenous sedation, general anesthesia, and intranasal sedation. Using nitrous oxide is among the techniques with the highest success rate.
Conscious sedation or analgesia is a boon for dentists to alleviate patients’ anxiety, pain, and discomfort to relax them, which is necessary to treat the patient. Dental procedures like a root canal, routine cleaning, and front tooth filling can induce panic streaks among patients. Thus, this procedure is aptly suited for patients undergoing several procedures in a single dentist visit.
In this procedure, the patient remains conscious of responding to commands and has intact protective reflexes. It is a derivative of the process that the patient’s mood is altered, and they are fit to respond to the treatment psychologically. It is especially a boon for dentists treating small children suffering from conditions like Parkinson’s disease. The involuntary movements common in such cases are reduced thanks to anxiety alleviation.
The most sorted way to treat panic-ridden patients is by administering nitrous oxide. It falls under the inhalation technique and has a quick start with a short recovery period. Another cost-effective alternative is oral sedation, with Midazolam as the most commonly used oral catalyst.
Yes, you read that right! Intravenous (IV) sedation is another way to keep you aware of the happening sans the excruciating pain. Unlike inhalation or oral administration, in IV sedation, a regulated dose of opioid or benzodiazepine is directed intravenously.
IV sedation has several benefits, the most obvious being how effectively it numbs the pain quickly. In this ‘twilight’ state, the dentist regulates the vitals and accordingly administers the dosage. The effect stays prolonged, and this method best covers multiple procedures in one go. Moreover, the patient mostly forgets the procedure due to the effect of amnesia.
If you are experiencing any discomfort in your teeth, gums, or mouth, make appointments at your friendly Calgary clinic, Galaxy Dental. Our services cover most dental treatments including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, dentures, braces, teeth whitening, and much more. Get your dental exam done in less than twenty minutes to understand your periodontal health. We care about your smile and are committed to protecting it with our high-quality services. Check out more of our services and dental check-up plans!
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