Ensuring your relaxation and comfort in the treatment chair: Explore the benefits of sedation dentistry

Possibly! To find out, schedule a consultation with Drs. Chitra Tiruveedula or Joseph C. Yang. During your visit, we will discuss any specific fears or unique triggers for fear with you. With an understanding of the source of your apprehension, our team can work to accommodate and address those concerns. Also, our dentists and team will speak with you throughout your service or treatment. We’ll ask how you are doing and then read any cues that might suggest you are uncomfortable. We can also stop what we are doing at any time. Our approaches to care may be all it takes to build trust and to support a positive, stress-free experience.

Dentists use sedatives in various ways. At Advanced Dental, we offer many different options for our patients. The best choice for you depends on the nature and extent of your fear or apprehension and the nature of the treatment you may be undergoing.

Generally, “laughing gas” or nitrous oxide is a minimal form of sedation. It is most appropriate for individuals with more mild nervousness who just need to take the edge off. Deeper methods include oral conscious sedation (with a prescription medication taken by mouth) and IV sedation, where the relaxing drug is administered intravenously through a vein.

Absolutely not! Many different types of patients can benefit, including children and adults with special needs, which makes it challenging for them to sit still throughout treatment. Sedation dentistry is also well-suited for individuals undergoing lengthy and complex treatments (we can do more in less time with sedatives as a “helper”) and those with sensitive teeth or a bad gag reflex. To learn more about our life-changing approaches to dental care, call our office in Aliso Viejo, CA, today at (949) 289-9993.