Life-Changing Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

Do you feel fear at the thought of going to the dentist? Take heart—you’re not alone. Dental visits are stressful for quite a few people. Through sedation dentistry, Dr. Jeff Bue, Dr. Julie Chang, and our team can make your dental visits a breeze. At Kennebec Dental Excellence, we want you to feel comfortable and confident in our care. Oral conscious sedation can help relieve anxiety and fear so that you can have tranquil, relaxing dental treatments.

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

Sedation in dentistry makes use of medication to relieve dental anxiety, stress, and fear. This medication helps you relax during your procedure. One of the most common forms of sedation is oral conscious sedation which comes in pill form and is taken about an hour before your appointment. It helps you relax by making you feel drowsy while allowing you to stay awake in the dental chair. As the effects tend to linger, we recommend having a driver take you home after your treatment.

If you’re prone to dental anxiety, the benefits of sedation dentistry can be life-changing!

1. No More Fear!

Sedation dentistry can take away that anxiety and fear you feel at the thought of seeing a dentist. You can get the dental care you need without stressing out over your procedure. Knowing our team will help you feel calm and comfortable throughout your treatment, you’ll have the confidence to schedule dental services. 

2. Comfortable Dental Care

Sedation dentistry helps you have comfortable dental visits so you won’t fear returning for future treatments. We’ll use local anesthesia along with the sedative to keep you from feeling discomfort during invasive procedures. Gagging is another common problem that’s eliminated with sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry reduces the gag reflex so you feel more at ease during your treatment.

3. Greater Efficiency

We can do our best work when our patients are relaxed and stress-free. As you will feel calm throughout your appointment, your procedures will go smoother, quicker, and more efficiently. Sedation dentistry is especially helpful for people undergoing complex or lengthy treatments, as it makes it feel like time goes by faster.  

4. Improved Oral Health

Sedation dentistry makes it easy to get the dental care you need to maintain optimal oral health. Rather than neglecting the health of your smile because of fear, you may actually feel more motivated to make dental care a priority. As a result, your smile will look and feel its best!

Sedation and Pain Free Dentist Near Me

Contact Dr. Jeff Bue or Dr. Julie Chang from Kennebec Dental Excellence in Winslow, ME, at (207) 810-5088 to learn more about our sedation dentistry options.

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