Lose Your Fear of the Dental Chair with Conscious Sedation Dentistry

Feeling nervous before seeing a dentist is normal, especially if you’re undergoing an unfamiliar dental treatment. However, nervousness isn’t the same as dental fear or anxiety. Dental anxiety can keep you from scheduling dental visits and getting the necessary dental care. Conscious dental sedation paves the way for patients with dental phobia to have painless, stress-free dental visits. You can obtain safe and effective sedation dentistry services from the office of Mark H. Wright, DDS, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Causes of Dental Fear and Anxiety

Pain is one of the most common reasons people fear dentists. Some people have had bad dental experiences that resulted in pain and suffering, while others have heard stories about negative dental experiences. Other reasons people get anxious about seeing a dentist are:

• Fear of dental instruments
• Discomfort over odors or sounds in a dental office
• Claustrophobic of the small dental office environment
• Hypersensitivity to touch
• Fear of complex or lengthy dental procedures

How Sedation Dentistry Helps with Dental Anxiety

Sedation dentistry makes use of medication to help you relax for your treatment. This medication can come in the form of nitrous oxide gas, oral sedation (pill or liquid), which makes you drowsy, or IV sedation, which puts you to sleep for your procedure. Through sedation dentistry, Dr. Mark H. Wright and our team can:

• Eliminate pain and discomfort from dental treatments
• Minimize fear, stress, and anxiety
• Help you overcome sensitivity to smells, noises, or touch
• Help you manage claustrophobia
• Reduce your gag reflex
• Help you stay calm and tranquil throughout your procedure

We’ll review your sedation options in advance so you can select a method you’re comfortable with for the treatment you’re receiving.

Best Dentist for Anxiety in Colorado Springs, Colorado

The best dentist for dental anxiety is one who can help allay your fears and put you at ease so you can have a positive dental experience. That’s what you can expect from Dr. Mark H. Wright and our dental team.

To schedule an appointment for sedation dentistry services in Colorado Springs, Colorado, contact Dr. Mark H. Wright at (719) 624-4122.