Minimal Conscious Sedation
Cope with Your Dental Anxiety
If fear and anxiety have kept you from seeking the dental care you need, our practice offers an ideal solution. Dr. Christ and Dr. Nowicki utilize minimal conscious sedation for dental procedures at their East Lake office to ease your stress. With both minimal oral conscious sedation or nitrous oxide minimal conscious sedation options, Dr. Christ and Dr. Nowicki can help you cope with your dental fears and get the treatment you need. At the Center for Dental Excellence East Lake, we believe that everyone deserves a beautiful smile, and that dental phobias should not stand in the way of excellent oral health. If you experience anxiety at the thought of going to the dentist, you have found the right team to take care of you. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christ or Dr. Nowicki, contact our practice today.
Types of Minimal Conscious Sedation
Minimal conscious sedation describes a method that lowers your level of consciousness in order to allow you to be more relaxed during the procedure while not interfering with your ability to respond normally to tactile and verbal stimuli. Our dentists will be happy to discuss with you how minimal conscious sedation can benefit you during your dental appointments.
Oral Minimal Conscious Sedation
Unlike general anesthesia, oral conscious minimal conscious sedation presents very little risk and no uncomfortable effects. One of our doctors will give you a small pill to take about an hour before your appointment. This medication will make you feel as though your appointment is flying by, and although you will remain awake and in control, the sedative will put you into a state of deep relaxation while we tend to your dental needs. In many cases, minimal conscious sedation also gives our doctors a chance to combine multiple treatments into a single office visit. You will be able to return to your normal soon after your appointment, and as the medicine wears off, you will feel refreshed and ready for the day.
Nitrous Oxide Minimal Conscious Sedation
This minimal conscious sedation technique involves the inhalation of a colorless, odorless gas through a small mask that fits over your nose. Nitrous oxide begins to work after a few short breaths and will help you relax. A calm, comfortable feeling will come over you, but you will remain awake and alert, able to respond to requests and questions from our doctors. A few minutes after your treatment has ended, the nitrous oxide will wear off and you will be able to return to your normal routine.
The Benefits
If you have a phobia of anesthetic needles, dental drills, or pain, minimal conscious sedation can help you overcome your anxiety. Minimal conscious sedation dentistry is incredibly safe and has helped hundreds of our East Lake patients cope with, and in some cases even overcome, their dental phobias.
Coping with Dental Phobia
At the Center for Dental Excellence East Lake, we understand that some of our patients may not be comfortable. Many of our patients who are uneasy about seeing a dentist have had negative experiences with other doctors, but Dr. Christ, Dr. Nowicki and their team can ensure that your time with us will be comfortable, stress-free, and painless. We will always do our best to fulfill your special requests at each of your visits.
Learn More about Minimal Conscious Sedation Dentistry
If you are interested in minimal conscious sedation dentistry and are looking for a doctor who makes patient comfort a priority, contact our East Lake practice today to schedule a consultation.