{"id":1261,"date":"2022-03-04T18:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T18:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/?p=1261"},"modified":"2022-05-02T18:36:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T18:36:22","slug":"benefits-of-sedation-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/04\/benefits-of-sedation-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lesser-Known Benefits of Sedation Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you hear the phrase “sedation dentistry”<\/a>, if you aren\u2019t familiar with it, you probably assume that it\u2019s just a means for nervous dental patients to relax and get over their fear of the dentist. While this is true and certainly its biggest draw, there are actually many benefits to receiving sedation dentistry that are often overlooked or overshadowed. Here are some of the other reasons for why sedation dentistry is incredibly useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Specifics of Sedation Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, sedation dentistry is the practice of using medication to help patients relax during various dental procedures. It is commonly used to assist patients who suffer from dental-related anxiety but has many different applications. However, sedation dentistry can be used on any patient that so desires, assuming they qualify (your dentist will need to holistically evaluate your health prior to recommending sedation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methods of Sedation Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are different methods used in sedation dentistry, and all are effective; nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is commonly used and instills feelings of warmth and euphoria. IV sedation can be used, especially when there is a significant amount of dental worked to be done. In some cases, a prescribed pill (oral conscious sedation) can be taken prior to the appointment\u2014by the time you sit in the chair, you\u2019ll be totally relaxed. No matter the method, the emphasis will be on making you as comfortable and relaxed as possible for your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry (other than battling dental-related anxiety)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are tons of benefits to sedation dentistry, many of which are overshadowed by its ability to help anxious dental patients. Some of these additional benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n