{"id":17,"date":"2012-02-01T04:13:05","date_gmt":"2012-02-01T04:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smilespringfield.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2025-06-25T02:56:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T02:56:31","slug":"sedation-dentistry-am-i-a-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/2012\/02\/01\/sedation-dentistry-am-i-a-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"Sedation dentistry- Am I a candidate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Going to the dentist is routine for many people; unfortunately for many others it is a traumatic experience. In fact some people find it so frightening that they delay or completely refuse to have the dental procedures they need.&nbsp; Sedation dentistry is a way to have the dental care they need without suffering through the anxiety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering sedation dentistry you may be wondering if you are a good candidate.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">Sedation dentistry<\/a> is generally for people who have dental anxiety, possible caused by a traumatic experience at the dentist in the past.&nbsp; It is also for individuals who have difficulty getting numb enough for dental procedures or who have very sensitive teeth.&nbsp; People with a very bad gag reflex or who have complex dental problems are also good candidates.&nbsp; Sedation dentistry is a good option for those with a fear of needles or the smells and noises associated with a dental office.&nbsp;&nbsp; People who are not mentally or emotionally capable of understanding why they are having a needed procedure are also candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Before having any procedure with sedation you should have a long talk with your dentist and give him\/her your medical history to review.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/contact-us.html\">Contacts us<\/a> at 217-546-3333 for more information on Sedation Dentistry or to schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Going to the dentist is routine for many people; unfortunately for many others it is a traumatic experience. 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