{"id":445,"date":"2018-01-07T19:06:02","date_gmt":"2018-01-07T19:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/?p=445"},"modified":"2018-02-13T19:09:16","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T19:09:16","slug":"sedation-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/sedation-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Suffering from Dental Anxiety? Your Sedation Dentist Explains a Remedy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_107484412__1518548936_85836-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"picture of writing in sand\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_107484412__1518548936_85836-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_107484412__1518548936_85836-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_107484412__1518548936_85836.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Does the idea of going in for a dental visit leave you feeling anxious and stress you out? If so, you\u2019re not alone, as 9 to 15% of Americans avoid seeing a dentist because of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">anxiety<\/a> and fear, which amounts to roughly 30 to 40 million people. That means that there are a great deal of people who are susceptible to all types of dental maladies. But thankfully, you\u2019re not left to just deal with your issue and miss out on the benefits of receiving oral care. As you continue reading, your sedation dentist will explain a viable method available to make your next dental visit an enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is Sedation Dentistry?<\/h2>\n<p>Sedation dentistry is a category reserved for helping people overcome anxiety or phobia about dental visits. There are several causes that can contribute to this level of discomfort:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fear of losing control<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Anxiety<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Poor response to local anesthesia<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fear of confinement<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lengthy or multiple procedures<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gag reflex<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Oral Sedation<\/h2>\n<p>One of the more common methods of sedation is with a pill taken orally. Your dentist may prescribe this for you to take about an hour before your visit, which will leave you feeling calm and relaxed by the time the work begins. Given that the effects of the pill are fairly strong, it\u2019s highly recommended that you have someone to drive you to and from your appointment.<\/p>\n<p>While under the influence of the sedative, you will be conscious and able to respond to instructions, but you will be totally relaxed. After the procedure is done, it will take a few hours for the effects of the pill to wear off so again, it\u2019ll be necessary to have a driver on hand.<\/p>\n<h2>Why are Alternatives So Important?<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s so important to have an option to help you overcome your fears because it\u2019s vital that you visit your dentist for semi-annual cleanings and examinations. Furthermore, if you have an oral issue, it will not fix itself. Instead, it will continue to wreak havoc until it\u2019s stopped.<\/p>\n<p>So by having an alternative to help propel you past your fears, you don\u2019t have to miss out on the dental care that is necessary not just for your oral health, but also for your overall wellness.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re suffering from dental anxiety and desire to maintain the health of your mouth, teeth and gums, reach out to your local oral care expert today to get the help that you need, and be confident that you too can have an enjoyable experience at your dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Colin Holman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Oklahoma. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. A member of the American Dental Association and several other professional organizations, Dr. Holman practices at Dental Expressions and can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does the idea of going in for a dental visit leave you feeling anxious and stress you out? If so, you\u2019re not alone, as 9 to 15% of Americans avoid seeing a dentist because of anxiety and fear, which amounts to roughly 30 to 40 million people. 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