Dental sedation, or “twilight” dentistry, refers to dental procedures performed under a reduced level of consciousness.
Often it is necessary for a patient to seek ways to overcome their dental anxiety to complete their dental treatment. At Smile Center Villa Rica, we offer different levels of sedation options depending on the types of procedures needed, your overall health, and your individual preference. Dental sedation allows for a more relaxed and comfortable treatment setting. Dr. Chauhan discusses in detail, based on different factors, which level of sedation best fits the patient.
Many dental procedures, including periodontal therapy, can be performed while the patient receives nitrous oxide, (“laughing gas”) and many patients choose this method to make their dental appointment more comfortable.
Moderate Sedation (IV Sedation)
IV Sedation Dentistry is becoming more commonplace and enables patients to overcome their fear or anxiety regarding dental treatment. Dr. Chauhan has been certified in providing IV Sedation Dentistry, or Sleep Dentistry, since 2014 after completing courses approved by the American Dental Association and passing an on-site exam monitored by the State of Georgia’s Dental Board. Our office provides a safe, comfortable environment where patients can achieve a moderate state of sedation.
Highlights of Sedation Dentistry Include:
A Certified Dentist administers medication into the blood through an IV
Patients are not unconscious but likely sleep through treatment
Patients exhibit little or no memory of the procedures
Patients’ sedation level is monitored and adjusted as needed
Patients must refrain from food or liquids 6 hours prior to sedation appointment
Patient must have someone drive them to and from their sedation appointment
Dr. Chauhan is a member of a small percentage of dentists nationwide who are certified in IV sedation and we are happy to be part of a select few that have this option available to our patients.
Many patients remark about the experience, “it makes me feel like I didn’t care much” and “I don’t remember much”.
Please call our office if you would like to get your dental work done under sedation at Smile Center Villa Rica 770-456-7100. You can also email our practice to get any questions answered about Sedation Dentistry.
