When is sedation dentistry the right choice? Why should I choose sedation dentistry? Is it really necessary? These are just a few of the most common questions we hear from Bergenfield-area patients who are considering sedation dentistry. We welcome these questions and any others you might have. There’s no doubt that the most important question …
When you are in need of dental work, one of the worst things you can do is delay undergoing the procedure. And the worst thing you can do is ignore the issue altogether and avoid getting the work you need. Unfortunately, millions of Americans do exactly this – not because they fail to understand the …
Many Bergenfield-area residents hear about sedation dentistry and want to know if it’s right for them. After all, millions of Americans suffer from dental anxiety, and sedation dentistry offers an exciting solution that allows you to undergo the dental care you need. Are you a candidate for sedation dentistry? To answer that question, you need …
What is oral conscious sedation? Oral conscious sedation is a sedation dentistry option that allows for optimal relaxation without unconsciousness. Safe and effective, this type of sedation is administered in pill form prior to your procedure to ensure complete comfort during your entire visit. Is nitrous oxide safe? Nitrous oxide has been used for sedation …
No single sedation dentistry option will be ideal for the needs of each patient. That’s why Dumont sedation dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter offers a number of options for increasing patient comfort. What option is best for your needs can be determined during your comfort dentistry consultation. Nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas,” is one …
An overactive gag reflex can make even routine visits to the dentist very uncomfortable and may be enough to push some people to avoid dental care entirely. However, avoiding dental care is never a good solution, nor is it necessary with the numerous sedation options available at our Bergenfield family dentistry practice. Sedation dentistry allows …
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If you feel anxious, nervous, or fearful prior to dental treatments, conscious oral sedation may be exactly what you have been looking for. This type of sedation dentistry allows for complete relaxation of both body and mind, helping produce optimal comfort. Better yet, it does not come with the complications and risks associated with deeper …
Does the thought of going to the dentist make you cringe? Do you feel anxious or nervous when considering even routine cleanings and examinations? Would you rather take your chances on losing teeth or developing gum disease than have to walk into a dental office? If you can answer “yes” to even part of one …
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Sleep dentistry involves heavy sedation that renders a patient unconscious. Most often this is accomplished by medications delivered intravenously. IV sedation requires constant monitoring of vitals and can, in some cases, be much more than the patient needs. Bergen County sedation dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter does not offer IV sedation. Sedation dentistry allows a patient …
At Dumont Cosmetic Dental, experienced dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter is pleased to offer the safest and most effective forms of sedation dentistry available today. Trained by the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, Dr. Perlmutter has taken time to learn which types of sedation can best treat a wide range of dental phobias, anxieties, and discomforts. …
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