4 Reasons to Consider Dental Sedation

Undergoing gentle sedation during your dental procedure is a great idea. Whether it’s laughing gas, IV anesthesia/sedation, or oral conscious sedation, these options are great for situations like:

#1: Dental Phobia
The most common reason our patients choose to be sedated for dental procedures is fear of the dentist.  Whether it’s the fear of the unknown, bad experiences from the past, or whatever else, sedation dentistry helps calm your nerves and makes your dental visit more pleasurable for everyone involved.

#2: Special Needs
Patients with special needs or who have trouble sitting still can notice a big difference with the physically calming effects of sedation. If you or your loved one suffer from ADHD, restless leg syndrome, autism, developmental concerns, or other special needs, sedation is a great idea for dental visits.

#3: Sensitive Gag Reflex
If you’re one of those people that have a hypersensitive sensitive gag reflex, getting dental work completed can be nearly impossible.  Thankfully, sedation dentistry can minimize your gag reflex, allowing you to enjoy a better experience where our dentist can work more efficiently.

#4: The Visit Simply Goes By Faster
If you find it challenging (or nearly impossible) to sit still for an extended period of time, or you need multiple treatments in one visit, sedation dentistry can help relax your mind and body to make the time go by much faster.  When you’re relaxed, our Marietta dentist can perform procedures more efficiently and you’ll feel more comfortable.

Sedation Dentistry in Marietta

If you have concerns about your dental treatment, call Dr. Barnett (our Marietta sedation dentist) today.  We’re happy to discuss your sedation options with you.