Technology
  Advancements in dental technology can offer you modern solutions to traditional dental problems. The driving force behind technological advances is a desire to provide you with leading edge dental treatment that can be performed in a more efficient, effective, comfortable manner. To the casual observer, it may appear that not much has changed in dentistry. Yet dental technologies have been evolving continually, helping to transform the field of dentistry. New technologies are developed with a focus on creating products and developing techniques that can be used by your dentist to help prevent, diagnose and/or treat dental conditions and diseases early and effectively. There are many dental technologies for your dentist to choose from, with benefits that can provide you with more comfort and ease during treatment.
 

Who is a candidate for sedation dentistry?

Adults who have...
  • High fear
  • Had traumatic dental experiences
  • Difficult getting numb
  • A bad gag reflex
  • Very sensitive teeth
  • Limited time to complete their dental treatment
  • Complex dental problems
Adults who...
  • Hate noises, smell, and tastes associated with dental care.
  • Are afraid & embarrassed about their teeth
 

Facts about sedation dentistry

Reassuring Information
  • It works!
  • It is SAFE! You take a small pill prior to treatment.  No I.V. needles
  • You have little or no memory of the experience and you will not remember any sounds or smells.
  • You snooze for 5-6 hours after taking the pill
  • Work requiring 6-8 appointments can be done in one visit!
  • People who have difficulty getting numb have no problem when relaxed and asleep
  • It is safely used to reduce the fatigue of extended dental treatments that require long visits
  Click here for questions about sedation dentistry.