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Sedation Dentistry in Frisco, TX
Several medications are available to help create more relaxed, comfortable dental visits.
Relax and be comfortable.
Several medications are available to help create more relaxed, comfortable dental visits. Some drugs control pain, some help you relax, and others put you into a deep sleep during dental treatment. You and your dentist can discuss a number of factors when deciding which drugs to use for your treatment. The type of procedure, your overall health, history of allergies and your anxiety level are considered when determining which approach is best for your particular case.
Local anesthesia is a type of anesthetic used to prevent pain in a specific area of your mouth during treatment by blocking the nerves that sense or transmit pain, which numbs mouth tissues. Your dentist may apply a topical anesthetic to numb an area in preparation for administering an injectable local anesthetic. Topical anesthetics also may be used to soothe painful mouth sores. Injectable anesthetics may be used in such procedures as filling cavities, preparing teeth for crowns or treating gum disease.
For some dental visits, your dentist may use a sedative, which can induce moderate sedation. Sedatives can be administered before or during dental procedures. Sedation methods include inhalation (using nitrous oxide), oral (by taking a pill) and intravenous (by injection). More complex treatments may require drugs that can induce deep sedation, reducing consciousness in order to relieve both pain and anxiety.
Depending on the procedure, you may also need a pain reliever after treatment. Analgesics are used to relieve pain and can be broken into two groups: non-narcotic and narcotic. Non-narcotic are the most commonly used drugs for relief of toothache or pain following dental treatment. They include aspirin, acetaminophen and non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen. Narcotic analgesics, such as opioids, act on the central nervous system to relieve pain. They are used for more severe pain.
Dentists use the pain and anxiety control techniques mentioned above to treat millions of patients safely every year. Even so, taking any medication involves a certain amount of risk. It is important to understand the risks and benefits involved in any dental treatment, so that you and your dentist can make the best decisions about the treatment that is right for you. Working together, you and your dentist can choose the appropriate steps to make your dental visit as safe and comfortable as possible, and to help you keep a healthy smile.
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Top Dentist in Frisco, TX
What Our Patients Say About Us
Our Patients Are Our Biggest Fans!
Very professional staff. The office is always clean. The doctors and all the assistants are very nice and polite. My family and I have been coming to this dentist for years.
David is an excellent dentist. He spends quality time with you-not just a quick look. His staff is always very nice and professional. Highly recommend!!
Heritage Dentistry is always dependable, caring, and excellent in their work! They are quick to get you in and taken care of if you have an urgent need.
Keri is fabulous! Such a kind person, and such a gentle technique. My teeth feel wonderful post cleaning. My whole family uses Heritage, and couldn’t be happier. Thanks so much!
Always have a great experience here! Everyone is kind and knowledgeable. The hygienist was very understanding of my health and gave great advice for products to use.