Attention Those with Dental Phobia in Charlotte, North Carolina

Imagine going to dental visits without fear, being able to receive all your dental care in just one appointment, and achieving a beautiful smile without anxiety or discomfort! This is made possible using sedation dentistry, offered at our Charlotte, North Carolina dental office. Sedation dentistry is the perfect compliment to the world-class cosmetic and restorative dentistry offered at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry.

What is Conscious Sedation/Sedation Dentistry?

Both Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joseph Hufanda are certified in oral sedation by DOCS (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation). This proven technique lets the patient stay completely calm and comfortable through an entire dental visit, without pain.

Sedation dentistry involves taking an oral sedative or small pill before coming to our Charlotte, North Carolina office. You should have a companion drive you to and from your dental appointment. The oral sedation will put you in a dream-like state, where you are unable to feel anxiety or pain, and you will emerge from your visit with little or no memory of your actual treatment.

This form of sedation dentistry does not necessitate the use of breathing apparatus, as does unconscious sedation or general anesthesia. An anesthesiologist must monitor unconscious sedation dentistry or general anesthesia. Both approaches have their uses, but conscious sedation is generally appropriate for all but the most intensive oral surgeries. General anesthesia has significant risks while conscious sedation dentistry provided by trained professionals is absolutely safe. We find that conscious sedation is generally sufficient to make visits a breeze for our anxious patients and those with dental phobia.

Who is a Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?

• Have fears that make you delay or avoid proper dental care
• Have had a bad experience with dentists in the past
• Have a strong gag reflex
• Suffer acute or chronic jaw soreness
• Dislike the sights, sounds and smells associated with a dental office
• Have trouble getting numb
• Need a lot of work done, but don't have time for several appointments
• Are embarrassed about the condition of your teeth and want to take action
• Have sensitive teeth
• Hate the sight of needles
• Physical limitations such as back or neck problem

Advantages of Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry has several advantages. First, it helps us meet the goal of providing each of our patients with a comfortable dental experience. We believe that receiving the dental care you need should not invoke fear, anxiety, or stress, and sedation dentistry lets us accomplish this for even the most fearful patient.

Secondly, sedation dentistry is an excellent way to receive all your necessary dental work in just one visit. In many cases, dental work that would normally take three or four visits can be condensed into one, letting patients emerge with a beautiful smile and no memory of their treatment.

Sedation Dentistry at Ballantyne Dental Spa

Sedation dentistry makes it easy to receive dental implants, crowns, dental veneers, or any other treatment! To learn more about the sedation dentistry options available at our practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, contact our cosmetic dentistry practice today.

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