Sedation Dentistry Services at Perfect Smiles

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After you have experienced Sedation Dentistry, all your fears concerning dental visits will fade away.

You will be lightly sedated, almost as if you were napping. After your treatment, you will be refreshed without memory of the procedure.

Additionally, if you have a busy schedule, Sedation Dentistry is for you. With sedation, you are in a complete state of relaxation, allowing the dental visit to breeze by effortlessly. Quickly, and on your part effortlessly, we can accomplish a large amount of dental work within one or two visits.

Imagine obtaining the smile you've always dreamed of without the fear and anxiety of dental treatment.

How Does Sedation Dentistry Work?

Prior to your visit, you will be prescribed a medicine, which will calm your fears and make your trip to our office more comfortable.

When you arrive at our office, you will be promptly greeted and brought to one of our treatment rooms where you will be made comfortable with heated, massaging chairs, restful music and the care of our gentle staff.

We begin the sedation process by first monitoring your vital signs. This is easily accomplished with a state of the art monitoring system similar to those used in the hospital. Next, the sedation medicine is given either orally or by IV depending on your preference.

After you become relaxed, Dr. Ahearn or Dr. Ghenta will complete your dental treatment. When your procedure is finished, you will be brought home by a friend or relative. You will feel refreshed and relaxed and with little or no memory of your dental treatment.

Sedation really works. Relaxation is achieved throughout your entire dental visit with little or no memory of sights, sounds, and smells.

Complicated dental procedures are done quickly and easily, all in one visit. Also, Dental Sedation helps to reduce your fatigue during and after dental appointments.

If you have difficulty numbing, you will find Sedation Dentistry to be a painless, easy and safe alternative.

What does it feel like to be sedated?

With Sedation Dentistry, also know as Conscious Sedation, you are actually awake during your treatment. You feel relaxed and removed from your surroundings, while maintaining the ability to respond to questions.

How safe is Sedation Dentistry?

With any kind of treatment there are risks. However, Sedation Dentistry, if performed properly under the care of a specially trained staff, is extremely safe. As a precaution, our office features a reversing agent, which counteracts the effects of the sedation within minutes. Thus we are able to return you to consciousness at any time.

What are the actual drugs used in Sedation Dentistry?

We utilize a number of different medications in our sedation treatment based upon the length of your appointment and your current medical status.

What are the effects of sedation after my treatment?

Some patients will feel tired immediately following their treatment. The most common after effect however, is little or no memory of your treatment.

One frequently asked question is, "Can I visit your office for Sedation Dentistry, while maintaining a relationship with my regular dentist?"

The answer is absolutely! We would be glad to meet with you and determine whether or not you are a candidate for Sedation Dentistry.

Is Sedation Dentistry right for you?

Sedation Dentisty may be right for you if:

• fear and anxiety
• issues with needles and shots
• a previous traumatic dental experience
• difficulty numbing
• problems concerning your gag reflex
• sensitive teeth
• complex dental problems
• embarrassment about your teeth
• limited time

At Perfect Smiles there is no charge for consultations. Call us at (508) 636-6566 to discuss which options will bring you the comfortable, great smile you're looking for.