Approximately 1-in-3 individuals have some form of dental anxiety or phobia. But even if you’ve grown up enjoying going to the dentist, there may be times where you need help to relax. Such as during a dental extraction or surgical implant placement. Being sedated allows our patients to experience treatment in a calm, worry-free environment where their comfort is a top priority.
Wellness Dental provides sedation dentistry in Mesa, Surprise, Chandler, Glendale and Tucson. It’s never been easier to access a gentle and safe dental care experience for your family!
When to Consider Being Sedated for Dentistry
Going under for dentistry needs is typically recommended if you require a lengthy or more complex procedure. Such as if the treatment takes more time than normal, causing you to prop your mouth open a little longer than usual. We also suggest being sedated if you’d like to relax during routine dental work. Or if you feel slightly anxious about your upcoming appointment.
You can request being sedated at any time. Depending on the type of sedative that’s best for your needs, we may be able to add it at your appointment or plan for everything to be completed in a single visit.
We Recommend to be Sedated if You:
Need multiple treatments
Need multiple teeth extracted
Require oral surgery
Are getting multiple dental implants
Want to ensure the most relaxing experience
Have been avoiding care because of nervousness or anxiety
What Causes a Gummy Smile?
Some of the most common types of dentistry sedatives offered at Wellness Dental include:
Quick FAQ
During your exam and care plan review, we’ll discuss your proposed treatment and what to expect. Depending on your comfort levels and the complexity of your needs, we will recommend the best level of being sedated for your situation. We will also thoroughly review your medical and health history, as certain factors may impact which type of sedative is best for you. In some cases, we may also need to attain a clearance from your medical provider.
Our experienced dentists in Mesa, Surprise, and Tucson are licensed to provide in-house sedating services dentistry for patient safety and comfort. We also work with licensed dental anesthetists as needed. For your safety, it’s important that you share a list of any medications or supplements that you’re taking, as well as recent surgeries or hospitalizations that you’ve completed. When needed, our dentistry team will also network with your medical provider to ensure proper clearance.
Sedation dentistry is a safe and proven way to catch up on the care you need while ensuring the most relaxing process possible.
Dental anxiety can interfere with a person’s access to dental care. When existing oral disease goes untreated because of dental phobia, those conditions only become more complex and difficult to correct. Something simple today could easily evolve into an involved and costlier situation several months down the road. At that point, the treatment needs are even more advanced.
Fortunately, being sedated allows our patients to overcome dental anxiety and work with a gentle, friendly team that puts their comfort first. Planning your necessary care allows you to get your oral health back on track. From there, you can easily maintain your healthy smile with regular checkups and less invasive procedures, when necessary.