Sedation Dentistry

Dental Phobics Find Relief with Sedation Dentistry at Dr. Wayne Sutton's Rohnert Park Dentist Office

Sedation Dentistry
The fear of going to the dentist is such a common phenomenon that it has its own name: odontophobia, shared among about half of all Americans. There is more to this than sharing the anxiety with other people. It also means that there is strength in numbers. The dental industry has started to pay attention to the need of making people more comfortable with sitting on a dentist’s chair and having their teeth worked on.

Dental anxiety is more than just an inconvenience. It can actually interfere with the maintenance of oral health. To help patients cope with this condition, Sonoma Smiles practices oral sedation dentistry. In this procedure, Dr. Sutton, a licensed sedation dentist administers medication that allows the patient to have a minimally depressed level of consciousness. Unlike general anesthesia, sedation dentistry does not leave you completely asleep. Breathing is still done independently and you will respond to verbal commands.

The sleep dentist can recommend this type of procedure for those who want to escape from their fears of going to the dentist. Dr. Sutton will prescribe an anxiolytic medication prior to your dental visit with instructions as to when you should take the pill. Be sure to have a friend or relative drive you to and from your dental visit if you are under the influence of a sedative.

Aside from keeping you comfortable, there are other advantages with oral sedation dentistry. You can feel so relaxed that you are less tired after a long procedure. This eliminates the need for missed work days or time off from school following a dental appointment. The effects of oral sedation fade after a couple of hours so it is easy to get back to your normal routine the very next day. Concerned that you haven't been to the dentist for a couple of years? Many times, years of dental neglect can be fixed in as few as two pain-free visits.

Undergoing oral sedation is safe and effective, Dr. Sutton will constantly monitor your vital signs while working on you. Since you will not be completely unconscious, you will be able to communicate with Dr. Sutton.

Dr. Sutton is part of a select group of dentists who has a Fellowship in the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. His experience makes him one of the most qualified and experienced dentists in performing this method of dentistry. In California, dentists who administer oral sedation treatments must have an adult oral conscious sedation permit.

Oral care no longer has to be an uncomfortable, frightening or painful experience. To know more about the details of conscious oral sedation, contact Sonoma Smiles today and schedule a complementary preliminary appointment. We will be happy to send you more information about the process through the mail or answer any questions you may have directly over the phone. As always, Dr. Sutton offers complementary consultations to discuss you needs and address any concerns you may have about your care.

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