Oral Conscious Sedation in Oradell
The team at Oradell Family Dental believes you should be as comfortable as possible throughout your dental treatment. Imagine not being afraid to go to the dentist and being able to complete your dental care in as little as one appointment.
Anxiety-free dentistry can give you the ability to smile with confidence and live without pain. If you have been putting off years of dental work because you are afraid, anxiety-free dentistry, also known as sedation dentistry, can change your life.
Modern dentistry does not have to be painful. If you have avoided important dental treatments because of past bad experiences, we encourage you to talk to us about how sedation dentistry in Oradell can help you get the care you need in a comfortable and relaxed manner.
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Oral conscious sedation is a method of using medication in conjunction with nitrous oxide to help patients feel more comfortable and relaxed during dental procedures without putting them to sleep. It’s a safe and effective technique that can help patients with dental anxiety or phobias.
Our experienced and gentle dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter is a licensed sedation dentist.
What Are the Benefits of Sedation Dentistry?
Oral conscious sedation has several benefits, including:
- Quick recovery time: Patients may be able to recover more quickly after the procedure
- No IV or injection: Patients with needle phobias can still benefit from the calming effects of oral conscious sedation
- Shortened procedure time: Patients may feel like complicated procedures only last a few minutes
Who is a Good Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?
Patients who have highly sensitive or severe gag reflexes are good candidates for sedation dentistry as well as patients who suffer from dental anxiety and dental fear. Sedation dentistry is also effective for those who are undergoing long procedures or multiple procedures during the same appointment can benefit from sedation dentistry in Oradell.
Oral medications are used to help you relax while undergoing treatment. Sedation dentistry is not general anesthesia. Dr. Perlmutter will ask about your medical history as well as require all patients considering oral conscious sedation to get medical clearance from their primary care physician to ensure that oral sedation does not interfere with any underlying medical condition.
Sedation Dentistry Options
Sedation dentistry in Oradell uses anesthesia techniques to help you relax during your procedure. Local anesthesia is used to numb the area directly around the teeth, and Oradell sedation dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter will be treating it. If you experience unusually high levels of anxiety when undergoing dental treatment, Dr Perlmutter may also recommend Valium and nitrous oxide to put you in a more relaxed state.
Dr. Perlmutter offers multiple options for sedation dentistry:
Oral Valium (diazepam)
Diazepam is used to relieve symptoms of anxiety by calming your brain and nerves. You take a pill 30 minutes before your treatment, which helps you to relax for your treatment.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide is a colorless, odorless gas, also called laughing gas. Nitrous oxide is administered through a mask during your procedure. The gas helps you to relax.
Schedule an Appointment for Oral Sedation Options in Oradell
We believe that no one should forgo good oral health because they have extreme oral sensitivity, an exaggerated gag reflex, or anxiety related to dental treatments. Sedation dentistry in Oradell can help you achieve good oral health, influencing your overall health.
When you are ready to discuss oral sedation dentistry, please call our office today at 201-384-9292 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Perlmutter. Oradell Family Dental serves patients in Oradell, Dumont, Haworth, Paramus, Bergenfield, and Bergen County, New Jersey.
