Experience our Gentle Approach to Dentistry with Sedation Dentistry

At Pearls of Dentistry, we always want our patients to enjoy dentistry, even if they have dental anxiety. Drs. Juergen Langenbach and Lynne Thomas coordinate sedation dentistry in Poway, California, to help patients feel more at ease during treatment. Whether your dental fear stems from fear of needles, past negative experiences, or simply fear of the unknown, we can help you enjoy dentistry again. Visit our office today and discuss our sedation dentistry options with our team.

Why is dental anxiety a concern?

Dental fear creates a vicious cycle in your oral health. Anyone with dental anxiety tends to avoid dental appointments because of perceived pain from dental treatments. As you’d expect, avoiding dental visits leads to neglected oral hygiene and untreated dental issues, often resulting in more severe problems.

As your oral problems worsen, the need for complex and invasive treatments increases, which heightens your anxiety about future dental visits. Breaking this vicious cycle of dental fear begins with open communication with your dentist. We’ll identify the root cause of your stress and explore sedation dentistry options to find one that suits your needs.

How are sedatives administered?

Dental anxiety or fear varies from person to person. For some, it manifests as mild uneasiness, while others experience extreme dental fear. Numerous sedation dentistry options exist to cater to different needs.

  • Oral sedation: This sedation type is easy to administerโ€”it doesn’t involve masks or needles. The dentist prescribes a simple pill that you should take about an hour before treatment. When you arrive at the dental office, you will be fully relaxed and worry-free.
  • IV sedation: It’s the most powerful of all sedation options. IV sedation kicks in within minutes because it’s administered directly in the bloodstream through an IV line inserted into your hand. After IV sedation, you’ll have little to no memory of your treatment, only your beautiful smile to remember.

What dental treatments require sedation dentistry?

Sedation dentistry is also used for treating medically compromised individuals not just those afflicted with anxiety. Patients with Parkinson’s, vertigo, individuals who are medically compromised and cannot sit still. Sedation dentistry allows us to treat your loved ones in a gentle and effective manner.

Sedation dentistry can be beneficial for a wide range of dental treatments. While some individuals may feel anxious even during simple procedures like cleanings, others might only require sedation for more extensive and complex treatments. Whatever the treatment, sedation dentistry allows you to undergo treatments in a relaxed state, ensuring a more pleasant dental experience.

At our office, sedation dentistry seamlessly complements our same-day CEREC dentistry. CEREC combined with sedation dentistry allows our doctors to perform tooth preparation smoothly and painlessly and complete the treatment all in one sitting. This means you receive expedited dental care while enjoying a comfortable experience.

Ready to give dental fear the boot?

Everyone deserves to enjoy dental care, even if they have dental anxiety. Would you like to explore sedation dentistry in Poway, CA? If so, call (858) 451-3110 to schedule an appointment with Pearls of Dentistry.