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Sedation Dentistry from Ascot Aesthetic Implants & Dentistry

January 16, 2014

Every year, a surprising number of patients avoid dental care because of anxiety. Other patients avoid it because of a sensitive gag reflex or because they have trouble getting numb. Regardless of the reason, though, no one should avoid care—a healthy smile is too important for overall health and wellbeing.

To help her patients overcome anxiety and other barriers, Dr. Ruff of Ascot Aesthetic Implants & Dentistry offers three effective forms of sedation dentistry:

  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Oral Conscious Sedation
  • IV Sedation

Each one of them work in a different way, but they can all help patients achieve the desired goal of a more relaxing experience.

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is breathed in through a mask and acts quickly to help patients achieve a comfortable, stress-free state. What’s more, it also wears off quickly, allowing patients to drive themselves home after their visit with Dr. Ruff.

Oral conscious sedation creates pleasant, relaxing feelings with a prescription sedative you’ll take before your appointment begins. This option is good for patients with higher levels of anxiety, or who need to get multiple procedures done in a single visit. Oral sedation doesn’t wear off as quickly as nitrous oxide, though. That means you’ll need to have a friend or family member with you to drive you home afterwards.

IV sedation is also good for advanced anxiety or patients who need comprehensive care. It allows us to very precisely control how relaxed you are, bu, like oral conscious sedation, also takes time to wear off. IV sedation is a safe and very popular choice for patients with dental anxiety.

Do you want to know more about sedation dentistry and whether it will help you? Call Ascot Aesthetic Implants & Dentistry today for an appointment with Dr. Ruff. We serve patients from Fayetteville, Spring Lake, and all of Cumberland County.