Sedation dentistry at Renew Family Dental makes visiting the dentist much less stressful for residents in Southern Palm Beach.
Patients with significant treatments, dental anxiety, or movement disorders love this painless, patient-first method of dentistry.
Many anxious patients would previously avoid visiting their dentist for many years due to severe dental phobia, putting their oral health at risk and eventually requiring a long list of treatments. Renew Family Dental changes the dental visit experience for nervous patients, offering safe, certified sedation dentistry in Delray Beach, FL.
Introduction to Sedation Dentistry
Locals are discovering life-changing, phobia-free dental treatment from the sedation dentistry specialists at Delray Beach every day. But what does sedation dentistry entail?
Using medications to induce a relaxed state, patients can experience their painless dentistry without any feelings of stress. With even deeper sedation methods, patients often have no memory of the appointment, as they fall into a sleep-like state during their dental procedure.
Relaxing sedation dentistry in South Florida
Calming anxieties and allowing patients to complete multiple procedures in one appointment, sedation dentistry offers the following methods in addition to local anesthesia:
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Oral Conscious Sedation: Taking medication before your procedure to reduce anxiety. Oral sedation induces a happy, relaxed, and often drowsy sensation. This conscious sedation method is popular and leaves you feeling relax and calm during your treatment.
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Nitrous Oxide: Nitrous treatment is the most well-known sedation method. This method used the dentist's office, also know as “laughing gas,” has been used effectively for decades. For minor procedures is it safe and quick. The medication calms anxious patients for only short periods of time.
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IV Sedation: A deeper method of sleep and relaxation can be used for cases of complex treatments or for people with extreme anxiety. IV sedation is a more involved procedure and requires additional certifications for the dentist which Dr. Corral has. The result is that patients are technically awake but feel like they are in a state of sleeping consciousness.
Specialists in creating a relaxed experience for our most anxious visitors, sedation dentistry at Renew in Delray is ideal for people whose fear has prevented them from visiting the dentist in the past.
Why Choose Sedation Dentistry?
Anxiety and phobias during dental procedures are very common. When you suffer from them, it is easy to feel like you are the only one. The most common issue by far, anxiety, is only one of the reasons our patients opt for sedation during their treatment. Sedation dentistry is also a great choice for:
- Patients who suffer from claustrophobia and fear of crowding during dental appointments.
- Those struggling with physical problems who have special needs during visits
- People who struggle to stay still for extended periods while visiting the dentist
- Patients who would like to bundle services into one appointment for convenience
Types of Sedation Offered in Delray Beach, FL
Safe and affordable dental sedation in Palm Beach
A variety of safe and effective methods can help transform the experience of dental visits. At Renew Family Dental, our sedation dentist offers all varieties of sedation. Below, we explore each one and who they are best suited for:
Oral Sedation Dentistry
Using gentle oral sedation medication such as triazolam, lorazepam, and zaleplon, your sedation dentist can help you feel relaxed during your visit with this method.
Oral Sedation Dentistry
Using gentle oral sedation dentistry medications such as triazolam, lorazepam, and zaleplon, your sedation dentist can help you feel relaxed during your visit with this method.
Many dentists report that patients feel sleepy while under oral sedation but can still communicate with their sedation dentist during the appointment.
Many people feel sleepy while under oral sedation, but will still be able to communicate with their sedation dentist during the appointment.
IV Sedation Dentistry
High stress levels, intense phobias, and complex procedures often require a patient to be deeply sedated during treatment. During IV sedation, you will look and feel like you are asleep. You can still respond to stimuli during your visit, but you will not likely remember it after the event.
At Renew Family Dental, Dr Corral and his team are highly experienced in using this safe method. As IV medications are administered into your bloodstream, our team will monitor your health, keeping track of your blood pressure, oxygen levels, and heart rate during every step of your visit.
Many dentists do not offer this advanced method, but Renew Family Dental does!
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Even minor dental procedures can trigger terrible anxiety or cause problems for people with physical issues during treatments. Nitrous oxide is a quick-onset, light sedative, and the effects are easily reversible. Your dentist administers this relaxing gas through a face mask or nosepiece. The gas takes effect within a few minutes, leaving you calm and peaceful.
After your treatment, the gas is replaced with oxygen. This quickly flushes the effects of laughing gas from your system, and the effects wear off quickly. This simple reversal process makes nitrous oxide a very safe and convenient method of sedation when you want to move on with your day after your appointment.
Choosing the Right Sedation Option
Selecting the best sedation options for your procedure depends on a few vital factors, including your anxiety level, the expected length of your appointment, and any medical issues.
Speaking with your dentist about your concerns and goals helps them create a customized plan for your treatment. They will discuss with you the various depths of sedation available for you to feel calm, including:
Minimal Sedation:
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This gentle and calming level of oral sedation keeps you awake during dental procedures while helping you feel relaxed and reducing your stress. It is also known as complete conscious sedation.
Moderate:
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With moderate sedation, you'll remain conscious but may feel a bit foggy and sleepy, leading to a carefree and relaxed state. Many patients even fall asleep and don't remember details from their dental visits under mild and moderate sedation. Because of this, you must not drive home after your procedure.
Deep Sedation:
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Resembling a peaceful sleep, this effective method relaxes your body to the edge of consciousness. You will feel asleep but still be able to respond to your surroundings. After this "deep sleep," most people do not remember their time during the procedure.
General Anesthesia:
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Reserved for the most complex procedures, oral surgeries, or severe phobias that do not respond to other methods, general anesthesia puts patients completely asleep and is administered in a surgical center or hospital setting.
Discussing your goals with your dentist can help you quickly find the best relaxation method for your situation and get your treatment plan started without delay.
Sedation Dentistry Procedures in Delray Beach, FL
Every patient is unique and is treated as an individual at Renew Family Dental in Delray. We work with your level of concern and, together, develop an action plan to create a positive experience for your appointments. Some treatments people often want to be sedated for include:
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Tooth extractions: Extraction is frequently a stressful treatment due to the practicalities of removing a tooth. Many people feel nervous and uncomfortable in the dental chair during extraction, and specialist dentistry with sedative treatments can make a huge difference.
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Root canal treatment: During a root canal, your dentist can perform tooth-saving treatments by removing the decayed or infected root of a tooth and replacing it with a custom-made synthetic root. This new root is then topped by a shiny new crown.
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Dental implants: Modern dentistry can achieve incredible results in saving your smile and replacing missing teeth. Innovations such as implants demonstrate remarkable outcomes because the implants heal right into the bone, making them very strong.
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Full mouth restoration Aiming to repair teeth, enhance your smile, and reverse signs of aging, many patients opt to combine procedures into fewer visits during a full mouth restoration process. At Renew Family Dental, the exclusive Renew Smile SureSnap system makes new teeth-in-a-day possible.
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Extraction of wisdom teeth: Technically, it is still an extraction procedure, and wisdom teeth are often large, impacted, or create a challenge to remove. Patients needing wisdom tooth removal often opt for sedating options to make the extraction less stressful and feel like the time flew by.
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Cosmetic veneers: Investing in your best smile is a valuable investment in yourself. Cosmetic procedures, including veneers, can include long appointments and uncomfortable treatments. During the creation of their new smile, patients visit the sedation dentist Delray Beach counts on for comfortable and transformative dental treatment.
Renew Family Dental. Renew Family Dental offers free consultations for sedation dentistry in Delray Beach, FL, and is commonly referred by patients who had a wonderful experience here.
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Schedule your consultation to learn more about us and see how we can ease your worries while we transform your dental experience together.
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Dr. Anthony Corral Post Author
Anthony R. Corral, DMD received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in Cellular/ Molecular Neuroscience and continued his education at Temple University where he received Doctor of Dental Medicine. Active membership in the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, & Academy of General Dentistry.
