Contact our Lake Oswego office - serving Portland, Oregon - to make an appointment with one of our cosmetic dentists.
Contact our Salem office - Salem Dental Studio - serving Salem, Oregon - to make an appointment. Please take a moment to read our privacy policy.
Click here to view all clips and testimonials »
Dr. Steven Lind, DMD
PH. 503-566-7000
Map & Directions
Restorative Procedure: Sedation Dentistry Questions
The compassionate team at The Art of Smile Making understand that going to the dentist can be a stressful experience for some people. That’s why we offer the option of sedation dentistry.
What is sedation dentistry?
Dental sedation is a technique that can be used when a patient suffers from dental anxiety or dental phobia. With sedation dentistry, Dr. Lind will offer you the option of various sedation methods, from oral sedation to nitrous oxide to allow you to slip easily into a deeply relaxed and calm state. This will allow you to be much more comfortable during your treatment. Sedation dentistry enables patients who might otherwise avoid the dentist to receive the dental treatment necessary for a healthy smile.
What types of sedation are used?
Depending on the extent of your anxiety or phobia, varying degrees of dental sedation can be utilized. These include conscious sedation with oral sedatives, inhalation nitrous oxide sedation and IV sedation.
Who is sedation dentistry good for?
Sedation dentistry is an ideal option for those who:
- Have a fear of dentists or dental treatment
- Have not had good dental experiences in the past
- Have trouble relaxing
- Have a fear of needles
- Have trouble getting numb
- Have a severe gag reflex
- Have a need for complicated dental treatment
What are the benefits of sedation dentistry?
With sedation dentistry, you can relax through your dental appointment and leave refreshed, with little or no memory of the experience. Complex dental treatments that require multiple appointments can often be completed in as little as one or two visits. - all while you relax in the capable and caring hands of the staff at the Art of Smile Making. Sedation dentistry is considered a safe and effective way to reduce the fatigue and stress of extended dental treatment requiring long visits.
Where can I get more information on sedation dentistry?
For total comfort while your teeth are restored and your smile improved in the Portland, Oregon area, please contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.
[ back to top ]
