Most folks become very tense and uneasy when they know that they will be visiting their dentist. If any type of procedure needs to be done their anxiety can increase even more. With Sedation Dentistry Maui and Wailuku, HI residents will be relaxed and calm when they have a dental procedure. There are various ways to administer sedatives before and during an appointment for dental work.
The drugs used to sedate patients are administered in several different ways. The type of administration includes inhalation, oral, and intravenous. This method will create a state of relaxation that will calm the patient allowing the practitioner the opportunity to complete the procedure. This type of dentistry is often called sleep dentistry.
Sedation is a great alternative for people who get too stressed about any kind of dental work that they need. Also, people who have to get extensive dental work done, those with special needs, or the disabled, will benefit from anesthesia. For children, pediatric dentists also sedate when necessary. Typically, it is used for children who are unable to stay still during the procedures.
The dentist can use one of four ways to administer a sedative. Each method of delivery depends on what type of procedure will be done. In addition, the type of sedative and the delivery system will depend on need as well as the preference of the patient. The dentist will not start any procedure that will be using a sedative before going over the possible risk to the patient.
Oral sedatives are administered by pill. The medication is provided for the patient with instructions on how and when to take it. It is typical for the medication to be taken one hour prior to the appointment. The patient will arrive to the dentist in a state of relaxation but will remain conscious. A general anesthetic is used to put the individual asleep completely but is not used very often.
Nitrous oxide is a sedative in the form of a gas. It is also an option for patients and many folks call it laughing gas. The dentist uses this to put a patient in a very relaxed condition. The gas is colorless, does not smell, and will not cause irritation to the patient. It works quickly and how deep the person is sedated can be changed to increase or reduce the intensity of sedation.
Another type of sedative a dentist will use is delivered by IV directly into the bloodstream. This mode of delivery results in a very quick relaxed condition. The medication that is used through the IV can bring about a partial or complete loss of memory from the time it takes effect to when it wears off. This type of sedative includes sleeping, pain, and anti anxiety medicine.
Dentists have been using IV and oral sedatives for years. However, not many had the proper equipment or training needed to use the medications. With improvements in health monitoring tools and advancements in education, it is now becoming more commonly used. In addition, with the improvements in dental technology, the dentist is able to ensure the comfort and safety of extractions and oral surgeries.
The drugs used to sedate patients are administered in several different ways. The type of administration includes inhalation, oral, and intravenous. This method will create a state of relaxation that will calm the patient allowing the practitioner the opportunity to complete the procedure. This type of dentistry is often called sleep dentistry.
Sedation is a great alternative for people who get too stressed about any kind of dental work that they need. Also, people who have to get extensive dental work done, those with special needs, or the disabled, will benefit from anesthesia. For children, pediatric dentists also sedate when necessary. Typically, it is used for children who are unable to stay still during the procedures.
The dentist can use one of four ways to administer a sedative. Each method of delivery depends on what type of procedure will be done. In addition, the type of sedative and the delivery system will depend on need as well as the preference of the patient. The dentist will not start any procedure that will be using a sedative before going over the possible risk to the patient.
Oral sedatives are administered by pill. The medication is provided for the patient with instructions on how and when to take it. It is typical for the medication to be taken one hour prior to the appointment. The patient will arrive to the dentist in a state of relaxation but will remain conscious. A general anesthetic is used to put the individual asleep completely but is not used very often.
Nitrous oxide is a sedative in the form of a gas. It is also an option for patients and many folks call it laughing gas. The dentist uses this to put a patient in a very relaxed condition. The gas is colorless, does not smell, and will not cause irritation to the patient. It works quickly and how deep the person is sedated can be changed to increase or reduce the intensity of sedation.
Another type of sedative a dentist will use is delivered by IV directly into the bloodstream. This mode of delivery results in a very quick relaxed condition. The medication that is used through the IV can bring about a partial or complete loss of memory from the time it takes effect to when it wears off. This type of sedative includes sleeping, pain, and anti anxiety medicine.
Dentists have been using IV and oral sedatives for years. However, not many had the proper equipment or training needed to use the medications. With improvements in health monitoring tools and advancements in education, it is now becoming more commonly used. In addition, with the improvements in dental technology, the dentist is able to ensure the comfort and safety of extractions and oral surgeries.
