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How Does Sedation Dentistry Work to Relieve Dental Anxiety?
Dental phobia is very real and can lead to complications with your oral health. Many people avoid dentists altogether due to dental anxiety and fear, putting their smile at risk. Sedation dentistry helps ease the anxiety you feel at the dentist’s office so you get the treatments you need to keep your smile going strong year after year. Dr. Cheng Zhu from Freedom Dental is the person to see for sedation dentistry in Fairfield, California.
Here’s what you should know about sedation dentistry:
What is sedation dentistry?
How does sedation dentistry work, you ask? It involves the use of medication to help people relax during dental treatments. This medication comes in different forms and strengths and is tailored to each of our patients’ individual needs. The goal of sedation dentistry is to eliminate anxiety and fear, so you can have stress-free dental visits.  Â
What are my dental sedation options?
At Freedom Dental, we offer three sedation options for our patients to choose from: nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation and IV sedation.
Nitrous oxide gas is breathed in through a mask you wear over your nose. The gas keeps you calm and relaxed while we work on your teeth.
Oral sedation is a pill you take before your treatment. This pill makes you drowsy, which eliminates tension and fear.
IV sedation is administered through your bloodstream. It works quickly to produce total relaxation, so that you may even fall asleep! For oral and IV sedation, you’ll need a driver to take you home after your procedure.
Is sedation dentistry safe?
Dental sedation is considered safe for adults and children when administered by an experienced dentist. Dr. Zhu and our team have years of experience in this field and will do all we can to ensure your safety and comfort for your sedation treatments.
How long will the effects of sedation last?
The effects of dental sedation may vary from one person to the next, depending on the type of sedative used, its dosage and the age, body weight and metabolism of the person receiving the sedative. Nitrous oxide wears off quickly, while the effects of oral and IV sedation can linger for hours after completing your treatment.
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Does dental sedation cause side effects?
You may experience mild side effects of drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, headache or nausea. These typically subside within hours of completing your treatment.
Who can benefit from sedation dentistry?
Anyone who’s avoiding dental care due to anxiety and fear can benefit from sedation dentistry. Dental sedation can also help if:
- You have a fear of needles, sensitive teeth or a low threshold for pain.
- You’re sensitive to the sights and smells of the dental environment.
- You have a strong gag reflex.
- You’re scheduled for a long or complex treatment.
Who offers safe and effective sedation dentistry services near me?
Freedom Dental is your one-stop location for sedation dentistry in Fairfield, CA. To learn more about our sedation treatments, contact Dr. Cheng Zhu at (707) 416-0626.
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Cheng Zhu, DMD, leads Fairfield Dental and offers safe and effective services that support optimal comfort, healing, and an exceptional patient experience.Whether you need a crown, emergency care, implants, an impacted wisdom tooth extraction, or full-mouth rehabilitation, Dr. Zhu can help. A former pharmacist who can support your oral and overall health, he is one of the few dentists licensed in California to provide intravenous sedation to ease dental anxiety.
Dr. Zhu is trained and equipped to provide many advanced surgical options, eliminating the need to refer patients to other experts. Fairfield, California, patients trust the caring, compassionate, and affordable family dental care the team offers.