Do you have dental anxiety?
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation.
Sedation is safe
The most important thing to know is that oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe.
At Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS, we have been providing sedation options for years. We offer different levels of sedation and a choice of medication including oral analgesics, nitrous oxide, and IV sedation.
When choosing a type of sedation, it is helpful to consider the type of anxiety (fear of immobility, fear of loss of control, fear of pain, etc), the specific procedure(s) you will undergo, the length of time necessary to complete the treatment, past experiences during treatment, and any complicating health issues.
We are sensitive to patients with dental anxiety
Perhaps you have a dentist-wary child who needs it. For simple dental procedures, topical anesthetics are applied to the gums and other tissues reducing sensation. If your son or daughter requires more sedation, nitrous oxide and general anesthesia are both safe options.
We provide compassionate care
Perhaps Mommy is the one who is anxious about her child undergoing dental work. Sorry–we can’t sedate you while your child is being treated–but you can take comfort in the fact that we take excellent care of our youngest patients. We make sure they are calm and understand exactly what is going to happen. Our team of child-friendly dental professionals has been putting children at ease since 1988.
Make sure everyone in your family sees a dentist regularly
Regular dental check-ups are important for your child’s lifelong oral health, so it is important that your child has a positive experience during dental visits. If possible, don’t let your youngster know that you are nervous.
If he/she already knows, explain why your fears are unreasonable and why you are having treatment regardless of your anxiety. Show them how brave Mommy is because she wants her child to have dental health.
Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS offers full-service dental care including Orthodontics, Dental Veneers, and Cosmetic Dentistry. Thanks for visiting our blog!
Contact Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS:
805-543-3016
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
4472 Broad St, Suite 160
San Luis Obispo, California
93401
