A lot of the time, people are afraid of going to the dentist not just because they might be subjected to complex procedures, but also because they don’t even know what to ask about. In fact, areas like sedation dentistry aren’t very well-known at all, and it can be easy to get confused about how they might work.
So, to get you started, here are some facts from AMOS Of Colorado about sedation dentistry that you might want to know before you talk to your dentist:
- Firstly,
sedation dentistry has been around for a very long time, and it has been
greatly perfected over the years. Horace Wells first used nitrous oxide
(unsuccessfully) in 1844, and two years later, William T. G. Morton was
the first person to administer the substance along with diethyl ether for
obtaining a painless dental procedure.
- There
are different levels of sedation dentistry depending upon how potent the
sedative used might be or how it’s administered. Oral sedatives are
typically weaker than IV sedation, and some substances can knock you out
completely, while others just keep you in a calm and passive state while
the procedure is completed.
- IV
sedation dentistry is more complex than you realize, and dentists have to
be well-trained before they can handle it properly. Although considered
relatively safe, IV sedation requires carefully controlled sedative
dosages and a well-trained hand.
- Mild
sedation can be successfully used to prevent anxiety in patients who had
previous painful encounters or who have a general fear or anxiety when it
comes to going to the dentist.
