When you see us for oral surgery, such as tooth extraction or dental implant placement, we want to make sure your visit is a comfortable one, even if you have dental anxiety. To ensure this, we can offer local anesthesia and even dental sedation. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons talk about our approach to anesthesia and sedation!
When You Benefit from Calming Treatments
When you are undergoing a more extensive treatment for a complex oral health issue, this could require the use of a calming agent. Examples include jaw surgery, dental implant placement, tooth extraction, or treatment for facial trauma. If you have dental anxiety that makes undergoing treatment a difficult process, we can help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation. This can also help with issues like special needs or an overactive gag reflex.
Our Expertise
Our team has years of experience providing calming solutions for patients of all ages, from kids to seniors. Our team members are all extensively trained in the administration of sedation and we follow strict safety guidelines. In fact, we follow the same struct guidelines followed in hospital operating rooms. We are licensed and accredited, and our doctors are also members of the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Trauma Team. We will choose an option for you based on factors like age, weight, medical history, anxiety levels, or any medications you are currently taking.
Local Anesthetic and Sedation
To numb the areas being treated, our team will administer a local anesthetic. To help you enter a state of calm and relaxation, we can discuss dental sedation. The mildest form is nitrous oxide, which we administer through a mask over the nose. You breathe in a gas and enter a deep state of relaxation, and the effects end once the procedure does. With oral conscious options, you take a pill or liquid prior to the procedure and enter a much deeper state of calm. The effects take time to wear off, so have someone on hand to take you home afterward. The deepest form is IV, and again the effects will take time to wear off.
If you have any questions about how we offer a positive experience and comfortable treatment with dental sedation, then contact our team today to learn more. We want you to look forward to your next visit!
Learn More About Our Calming Treatments in Santa Rosa, CA
Our team wants to help you enjoy a relaxing and positive experience at the office, which is why we offer calming treatments, such as nitrous oxide and more. To learn more about how our team offers comfortable visits, then give us a call at Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at (707)545-4625 today!
