Sedation Dentist Fort Smith
We Can Keep You Comfortable
We offer a range of sedation dentistry options in Fort Smith to ensure your comfort and relaxation during your visit. If you feel anxious about visiting the dentist, sedation dentistry can help! We offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation as mild, conscious sedatives to relieve discomfort and anxiety.
Most forms of dental sedation allow patients to remain conscious but relaxed, which helps ease the tension of undergoing dental procedures.
Methods of Sedation Dentistry
There are several methods of sedation dentistry available:
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Nitrous oxide is a common form of dental sedation. We place a small, comfortable mask over your nose, and you inhale the nitrous throughout your procedure. Nitrous oxide helps with mild to moderate dental anxiety and provides a feeling of calm and relaxation during your dental procedures. Nitrous oxide wears off moments after the mask is removed, and you can go back to your usual activities immediately after your dental appointment.
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Oral sedation is used for mild to moderate dental anxiety. We will prescribe a sedative that you should take approximately an hour before your appointment. Oral sedation leaves you feeling very relaxed, and you may not remember much or any of the procedure itself. You will need a friend or family member to drive you safely to and from your appointment as the sedative takes several hours to wear off.
Trained and experienced dental team members will monitor you during your sedation to ensure your comfort and safety.
Benefits of Sedation
Sedation dentistry offers several benefits:
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Allows anxious patients to receive the important dental care they need
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Helps your dentist complete your dental work in fewer visits
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Relieves your anxiety and leaves you relaxed after your procedure
If you are interested in sedation dentistry or have questions or concerns, please contact our dental office for more information. We will be happy to help you decide what's right for you!
