Common Reasons You May Consider Oral Conscious Sedation

When you visit Dr. Mark H. Wright in Colorado Springs, Colorado for dental treatment, you can discuss the possibility of oral sedation. This form of sedation is great for those who may face dental fear or anxiety, need to be more relaxed during a procedure, or who have a hard time remaining still in the dental chair.

Fear of the Dentist

One of the most common reasons sedation dentistry will be considered is to ease the fear and anxiety of a patient who is afraid of going to the dentist. Individuals can develop dental fear for many reasons, including a negative past experience. Oral sedation will create an experience for the patient that leaves them in a calm and relaxed state with a sense of well being for the length of their treatment. Patients who receive oral sedation will not feel any pain during their treatment or procedure.

Faster Passage of Time

While it is more common in children, adults can also have a difficult time sitting still for long periods. Some patients may have the ability to sit still, but may just not desire to do so without some form of assistance during a lengthy procedure. Laying in a dental chair for an hour or more staring at the dentist working can be awkward for some. Whatever the reason may be, oral sedation can be used on patients who are looking for their procedure to pass quicker.

Multiple Procedures

If a patient needs a series of dental treatments done, these will often be broken into a set number of appointments. However, in some cases a dentist may be able to perform several treatments within a single appointment, but the length of time needed to get these done could be lengthy. Sedation can help the time go faster, leaving the patient in a relaxed state so that multiple dental procedures can be performed within a single appointment. This provides the patient with a convenient alternative to coming back for multiple appointments.

To learn more about oral sedation offered by Dr. Mark H. Wright, DDS, please call his Colorado Springs, CO office today at (719) 624-4122.

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