At Babylon Dental Care, our highly skilled team of professionals is dedicated to delivering the highest quality dental care in a safe and comfortable environment. We have several talented restorative dentists and specialists under one roof – there is no need to leave the comfort of our practice!
Our friendly and caring team is here to make your experience in the office as relaxed and comfortable as possible. We cater to patients with anxiety and offer a variety of options to help ease their nerves, including our comfort menu. This allows them to get the care they need despite their fears. See below to determine if you are a candidate for Sedation Dentistry
If you checked off one or more of the above, sedation dentistry is for you!
We offer this form of sedation complimentary to all of our patients. Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is a safe and effective sedative agent that is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose to help you relax. The effects of nitrous oxide wear off as soon after the mask is removed and is known to relieve anxiety and fear.
IV sedation dentistry is a method of performing dental treatments while a patient is in a relaxed state due to anesthesia, administered directly into the bloodstream by a board-certified anesthesiologist. This incurs an additional cost. We will be more than happy to discuss which of these options meets your needs.
Don’t let fear stand the way of great teeth!
Your dentist will evaluate several factors to determine if you are a candidate for sedation dentistry, including your medical history, current health status, anxiety level, and the complexity of the dental procedure. Candidates for sedation dentistry typically include individuals with dental phobia or anxiety, those undergoing lengthy or invasive dental procedures, or individuals with special needs that may make it difficult to tolerate dental treatment.
When administered by a qualified and experienced dental professional, sedation dentistry is considered safe. Before undergoing sedation, your dentist will review your medical history, assess your overall health, and discuss any potential risks or complications with you. They will also monitor you closely throughout the procedure to ensure your safety and comfort.
While sedation dentistry is generally safe, some individuals may experience temporary side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, or grogginess after the procedure. These side effects typically subside shortly after the sedative wears off, but it’s essential to follow your dentist’s post-operative instructions and avoid operating heavy machinery or driving until you fully recover.
The duration of sedation effects depends on the type and dosage of sedative used, as well as individual factors such as metabolism and overall health. In most cases, the effects of sedation wear off within a few hours after the procedure, although some individuals may experience lingering drowsiness or grogginess.
For your safety, it’s recommended to have a responsible adult accompany you to your appointment if you will be undergoing sedation dentistry. The sedative effects can impair your ability to drive or operate machinery, so having someone available to drive you home is essential.
Sedation Dentistry is an outside source. The patient will pay the anesthesiologist directly.
