Fighting Dental Anxiety with Sedation Dentistry

For maintaining proper oral health, it’s important to visit your dentist twice a year. While this is not an issue for some patients, for others, it can be the source of significant anxiety. 

It’s normal to feel some apprehension before a procedure, but for those who have a dental phobia, so much as picking up the phone and scheduling an appointment can cause nervousness. When you stop visiting the dentist, you put yourself at risk for dental issues in the future. To help you get the care you need without increasing your anxiety, Grandon Village Dental offers sedation dentistry. 

How Does Sedation Work?

Dental sedation is an ideal option for nervous patients because it suppresses the parts of the brain that increases anxiety. Typically, sedation puts you in a twilight state that allows you to remain relaxed throughout the procedure. 

Sedation helps you get the care you need while also reducing discomfort. Without it, dental anxiety could cause you to avoid visiting the dentist, which increases your chances of developing tooth decay. When you neglect to visit the dentist, issues that would otherwise be preventable occur, which can cause further trauma and a greater expense. 

What Sedation Options are Available?

At Grandon Village Dental, we offer multiple sedation options depending on your individual needs. We offer nitrous oxide and IV sedation, both of which reduce sensation and make it easy for you to receive treatment.

Nitrous oxide comes in the form of a gas that you inhale while IV sedation is administered directly into your bloodstream. Both place you in a relaxed and calm state so that you can undergo treatment seamlessly. 

Is Sedation Right for You?

Dr. Bailey takes the time to discuss whether sedation will be a beneficial option. When you schedule an appointment, it will be important for you to let the staff know that you have dental anxiety so we can prepare for your visit beforehand.

Dr. Bailey will work with you to make you as comfortable as possible during your consultation, and will carefully explain your options for sedation. Together, you can come up with a treatment plan that best suits you in hopes that you continue to visit the dentist in the future.

Call Today to Learn More!

If you would like more information about sedation dentistry, or to find out whether sedation is right for you, contact Grandon Village Dental in San Marcos today to schedule an appointment!