Sedation Options

Most of us don’t enjoy visiting the dentist’s office, but it is our goal at Advantage Dentistry to make patients feel comfortable no matter what. Whether you suffer from dental anxiety or desire to take the edge off of a dental cleaning, we have a sedation option that is safe for you. Allow us to explain the difference so that when we see you during your consultation, you’ll have a better understanding of which you may prefer.

• Oral Conscious – With oral conscious sedation, the patient remains awake but is left in a heightened state of mind. For this option, you will need someone to drive you home after your procedure.

• Nitrous Oxide – Nitrous, also known as laughing gas, leaves the patient in a euphoric state feeling completely relaxed. All feelings of fear and anxiety will fade away and you will be able to respond to the doctor if need be. Nitrous wears off once the procedure is complete, allowing you to return to your daily activities.

• Anxiolysis – This light sedative is not as strong as oral sedation but is recommend for those who have mild to moderate anxiety. You will be able to drive yourself home after anxiolysis is administered.

If you have questions or concerns about sedation options, please give us a call. To schedule your appointment with Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call our office at 716-877-2275 or visit our website www.advantagedentistry.com for more information about the services we provide. 

Sedation Options at Advantage Dentistry

Here at Advantage Dentistry, we offer two common types of sedation options to our patients: oral conscious sedation and nitrous oxide. Neither of these options knocks you unconscious; however, they do ease your fears and help you receive treatment in a comfortable in a safe manner. If you are wondering what the difference is between the two, allow us to explain.

• Nitrous Oxide is also known as laughing gas and it is the most commonly used form of sedation in dentistry. We place a mask over the patient’s nose and it is administered by the patient inhaling the gas. You will fall into a euphoric state and our doctor can control the amount of sedation you receive. This is the only form of sedation where you may be able to drive yourself home.

• Oral conscious sedation allows you to remain awake during the procedure, but you will be in a heightened state of relaxation. It is also possible that you will not remember part or all of your procedure. Oral conscious sedation is as easy as taking an aspirin and you will feel relaxed and at ease. You will need to have someone drive you to and from the office if you use oral conscious sedation for your safety. 

If you have further questions about sedation options, give us a call. To schedule your appointment with Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call our office at 716-877-2275 or visit our website www.advantagedentistry.com for more information about the services we provide. 

Dental Anxiety

It is one thing for anxiety to affect your daily relationships, but when it starts to impact your overall health then it becomes a problem. Dental anxiety, or dental phobia, is much more serious than just getting sweaty palms and having sleepless nights before an appointment – it’s a paralyzing fear of dentists or dental treatment. Luckily, our doctors at Advantage Dentistry have the tools, techniques and gentle touch to help make regular dental visits as comfortable as possible for you.

The key to coping with dental anxiety is to discuss your fears with your dentist. Once your dentist knows what your fears are, he or she will better be able to work with you to determine the best ways to make you less anxious and more relaxed. In addition, ask your dentist what’s happening at every stage of the procedure. This way you can mentally prepare for what’s to come.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, give us a call so we ease your fear. To schedule your appointment with Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call our office at 716-877-2275 or visit our website www.advantagedentistry.com for more information about the services we provide. 

Oral Conscious Sedation: Sit Back and Relax

While one of our doctors will decide which medications are appropriate for your dental treatment, being familiar with the type of sedation we offer at the practice might make you a little more comfortable during your next visit. Whether you suffer from dental anxiety or desire a little more relaxation in the dental chair, our staff at Advantage Dentistry is here to make you feel as comfortable and calm as possible through oral conscious sedation.

Depending on the total dose given, oral sedation can range from minimal to moderate. For minimal sedation, you take a pill, and it’s usually taken about an hour before the procedure. This pill will make you drowsy, but you’ll still be awake and able to respond to the doctor’s questions and commands. Recovery may take a little longer with this type of sedation, and you’ll need an escort to drive you home for your safety.

If you suffer from dental fear, please inform us when scheduling your next appointment. To schedule your appointment with Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call our office at 716-877-2275 or visit our website www.advantagedentistry.com for more information about the services we provide. 

Anxiolysis Sedation

The purpose of oral sedation is to allow a dentist to work more effectively by helping a patient become as comfortable as possible with the use of sedative medications administered orally and sublingually. Here at Advantage Dentistry, our doctors utilize a safe and effective minimal sedation called anxiolysis – a drug-induced state during which patients respond normally to verbal commands.

The definition of anxiolysis is simply, a reduction in anxiety. Although cognitive function and coordination may be impaired, ventilatory and cardiovascular functions are unaffected. In the spectrum of sedation, anxiolysis is the lightest level of sedation. Anxiolysis involves the use of a single anxiolytic drug in a single dose, prescribed before a patient’s appointment, and administered prior to the beginning of the dental appointment. The anxiolysis technique can be administered in fearful and anxious patients as well as patients with a pronounced gag reflex.

After the procedure, you will even be able to drive yourself home since anxiolysis uses a light sedative. If you have been fretting having dental work done, call us to learn about our anxiety-free options for dentistry. To schedule your appointment with Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call our office at 716-877-2275 or visit our website www.advantagedentistry.com for more information about the services we provide. 

What is Nitrous Oxide?

Some people would rather endure the agony of a toothache rather than step foot in a dentist’s office, while others simply desire relaxation during an appointment. Nitrous oxide, sometimes called “laughing gas,” is one option one of our doctors may offer to patients to help make them more comfortable during certain procedures. If you are a candidate for sedation, our staff at Advantage Dentistry is here to make you feel as calm and comfortable as possible.

Nitrous oxide is the most commonly used form of sedation dentistry. It is a safe and effective sedative agent that is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose. It is not intended to put you to sleep. Therefore, you will be able to hear and respond to any requests or directions the doctor may have for you. When nitrous oxide is being administered you will breathe normally through your nose and within a few short minutes begin to feel the effects.

If you experience dental fear, please inform us the next time you make an appointment. To schedule your appointment with Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call our office at 716-877-2275 or visit our website www.advantagedentistry.com for more information about the services we provide. 

Sedation Dentistry in Kenmore, NY

We know having dental work done may not be the most relaxing experience. For many, dental work actually incites anxiety. It is for this reason that here at Advantage Dentistry of Kenmore, NY, we offer several options for sedation. We aim for all of our patients to have a comfortable and pleasant visit with us.

Whether you are having major dental work performed or a simple cavity filled, we want to be sure our patients do not experience any anxiety or fear during the process. We have several options for sedation that will allow any nervousness to disappear. The procedure will seem to go by quicker as you drift into ease.

Oral conscious sedation relaxes you but it allows you to remain conscious during the procedure. You may not remember part of all of the procedure afterwards. It is in the form of a pill and the effects may last beyond the procedure, so you will need someone to drive you home.

Anxiolysis is another pill form of sedation, but it is lighter than oral conscious sedation. You will be able to drive yourself home afterwards. It is another relaxant that will put you at ease but keep you awake.

Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas as many call it, is our lightest form of sedation. It is breathed in through a gas and will again ease any tense feelings but allow you to remain awake. Nitrous oxide wears off quickly; you will be able to drive yourself home afterwards.

If nervous feelings have been keeping you away from the dentist, ask about our sedation options for your next visit. To contact Advantage Dentistry of Kenmore, NY, give us a call at (716) 877-2275 or visit our website, www.advantagedentistry.com.