How to Have Invasive Dental Work Done Pain Free with Sedation Dentistry

Sedation Dentistry has eliminated the biggest fear of most people going to the dentist. Their fear is so crippling that many of these people actually avoid dental appointments, to the detriment of their teeth and mouth health. This is why a new, more calming approach to aesthesia was developed called sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry is a means of calming the patient, so that they are able to get their much-needed dental care without fear stopping them.

More specifically, you may wonder just what sedation dentistry is, and how it differs from anesthesia. Though it is a form of anesthesia, the difference lies in how it is administered and its purpose. While anesthesia is given primarily for the pain, sedation dentistry is given for the pain, as well as the anxiety and fear associated with this pain. It helps people get over their dental phobias and receive the care they need in a comforting state of mind.

Sedation Dentistry- How is The Patient Sedated?

There are a number of ways that sedation dentistry is administered to a patient fearful of dentist visits. Periodontists and dentists use IV sedations, tranquilizers, nitrous oxide, depressants, and anti-anxiety medications, depending on what form is best for the patient. The most common form used today is oral sedation, as it is convenient and uses a no-needle approach. In most cases, the drugs themselves offer the patient a pain-free experience that seems fleeting for the patient, if they remember the visit at all. This can be especially helpful in complicated procedures that may take hours to perform.

Overall, the presence of sedation dentistry today not only helps patients who have a phobia of dental visits and procedures get over their fear on the incident basis, but also helps them feel better about the whole experience of going to the dentist- they are more likely to make their routine visits for checkups.

So, what does sedation dentistry cost? The cost of sedation for your dental procedure is in addition to the procedure being conducted, but also is determined by how extensive the procedure is that you need. If it is just a light sedation, it would probably be around a few hundred dollars; however, if you are having a surgical procedure that requires more pain care, it could be in the thousands. Some insurances will cover some or all of your sedation dentistry- make sure to double check.

Sedation Dentistry Specialist Dr. Delaram Hanookai

Dr. Hanookai is an award winning dental specialist, having won the “California Society of Periodontology Award” for her outstanding surgical skills. She stresses a “team approach” in her dental practice. “My staff and I are dedicated to providing the highest quality care, with the most advanced dental technology available.”

Dr. Delaram Hanookai practices sedation dentistry in Los Angeles and is a well-respected Periodontist who has trained with the world’s most prominent Dental Implantologists. She is known as the “Plastic Surgeon of the Smile.” Call (818) 528-6135.

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Visit Dr. Delaram Hanookai for Sedation Dentistry and get the smile you’ve always wanted today!