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We understand that visiting the dentist is not necessarily everyone’s favorite thing to do. However, there are some people out there that have so much difficulty getting routine checkups completed, they end up staying away from the dental office quickly, even though it puts their oral health at risk. Whether you have minor anxiety or a full-blown phobia of dentistry, we’re happy to offer sedation dentistry to make your life easier. These services ensure your visits are more comfortable, but also productive. If you’d like to learn more about sedation dentistry in Fort Worth, TX, please don’t hesitate to give us a call!
With the help of a single pill, you can put your dental fears to bed and complete dental appointments far more easily. Ahead of your visit, you’ll take the prescribed medication and have a friend or family member drive you to and from our dental office. By the time you’re in the dental chair, you’ll feel very comfortable. In fact, you will likely forget most of the treatment itself, making it ideal for those with dental phobia. However, this dream-like state can have lasting side effects, which is why you’ll need to wait several hours before resuming normal activities.
In some cases, patients just need a little something to help take the edge off ahead of their dental appointment. If you’re an adult or child in need of routine care, nitrous oxide sedation can be an ideal solution for relieving anxiety or nervousness. This gas-based substance is administered via a nasal mask and ensures you can feel warm, content, and even slightly numb all over. The effects appear almost immediately, yet once the mask is removed, they disappear as quickly as they came!
Many people worry that being sedated can put their health at risk, but fortunately, the medications used are considered perfectly safe. However, it might set your mind at ease to know that our team diligently updates your medical history and list of prescriptions and supplements so that we don’t administer anything that might have a negative interaction.
Furthermore, we will closely monitor your stats throughout your appointment or procedure to ensure your heart rate, oxygen levels, blood pressure, etc., don’t rise above or drop below expected levels.
If you’re concerned about how a certain drug or condition might interact with sedation, feel free to ask us!
It’s not uncommon to want to avoid sedation dentistry if you assume you’ll be ‘knocked out’ for the duration of your appointment. After all, no one wants to feel like they’re not in control of themselves when in such a vulnerable position. If you’re worried that you’ll be rendered unconscious or be so loopy that you start sharing private information, you can thankfully set your fears aside. Typically, you’ll be awake enough to respond to our questions or instructions, though you likely won’t remember the details after the fact.
This‘ memory loss’ is often advantageous because it allows even the most anxious patients to receive the care they need and deserve.
Although it’s considered harmless for most people, there are some circumstances in which sedation dentistry can pose certain risks. For instance, if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, then our team might recommend waiting to undergo a major procedure. Also, if you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea or take certain prescriptions, you’re more likely to develop a complication.
Everyone’s chemical makeup is slightly unique, so people respond to different medications differently. Our team offers multiple methods so that if you don’t react well to one, the other is still available to you.
Not all dental insurance plans cover the cost of dental sedation, so it’s natural to want to know how much it usually costs. The answer can vary based on your circumstances; it can depend on how long your procedure lasts and therefore how much medication is used. That said, you can typically expect to pay a few hundred dollars for options like nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral conscious sedation in pill form.
If you can’t afford the cost of treatment out-of-pocket, you’re not alone! However, we don’t want your budget to keep you from having a healthy smile, so we offer additional programs to help make payments more manageable. For instance, you can apply for CareCredit to break down your invoice into smaller installments. You can also register for one of our in-house membership plans for a low annual fee that provides a variety of free and discounted services.
