Sedation Dentistry in Dolton, Merrillville, and Archer Heights

Many people have fears and phobias that discourage them from coming to the dentist for check-ups and cleanings. However, neglecting your oral health is by no means a solution to overcome this common problem. To help accommodate, our staff are well-trained in sedation dentistry, and it might be just what’s needed to make your next dental visit as easy and comfortable as possible.

Sedation dentistry is a technique utilized all the time to help ease patients’ fears. Sedation is also used when patients have an in-depth procedure planned that may take a significant amount of time to complete or may be more invasive than the person is comfortable with. Sedation is used to keep the patient calm and relaxed during the procedure.

When a patient awakens from a sedated dental procedure, they will not have any recollection of the procedure itself. They will be able to leave the office with a restored smile and improved oral health without having had to sit through the stressful experience in the dental chair.

Sedation dentistry is also a tactic employed for patients who have special needs, such as Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy. In any one of these cases, safe and effective sedation medication is used so that the patient can lay back in the chair and relax while their cleaning, check-up, and procedure are completed.

If you are planning on being sedated at your next dental visit, be sure to schedule your transportation needs ahead of time. You won’t be able to drive yourself home from the dentist due to the lasting grogginess of the sedation medication. However, you’ll be back to normal and feeling great again in around 24 hours. In the meantime, your mouth will be able to recover from the procedure while you learn to enjoy your beautiful and healthy smile again.

Don’t let dental fear and anxiety stop you from getting dental care, visit Westgate Implant and Oral Surgery Center today for sedation dentistry in Oak Park.