Sedation dental treatment – local anesthesia combined with haziness

An excellent way to overcome dental anxiety.

Dental treatments may involve sedation as part of the anesthesia process. During different types of treatments, doctors may prefer to perform sedation treatment to make the procedure easier for patients. With sedation, the patient is awake during treatment but does not feel any pain.

How does sedation work?

During sedation or “blurring,” an anesthesiologist is present and special equipment is required. Patients who are undergoing dental treatments will usually be sedated, allowing them to be fully awake while not feeling any pain.

The sedation causes a person to lose track of time and enter a state of blurriness.

Because this method does not require general anesthesia, a trained anesthesiologist can perform it in dental clinics without an operating room. Dental treatment under sedation is generally performed when a particularly lengthy treatment is required, such as when several dental treatments should be performed in several meetings but can be done in one visit.

Pediatric dental care

A poor diet and a high sugar intake cause many dental problems in children today. Processed sugars (chocolates, sweets, etc.) and not brushing properly in the morning and before bed can lead to dental problems in childhood.

There are children who suffer from dental anxiety (dentophobia) or cannot be treated by a dentist. Dental treatment under sedation can be an ideal solution in these cases. Even though the child is conscious, he or she has no experience of pain or time passing. The blurring allows the dentist to treat the child without interruption.

Dental sedation – follow your dentist’s recommendations

Dental care during pregnancy

It is possible to experience dental problems during pregnancy as well. Some of these dental problems are caused by a rise in acidity in the oral cavity, and some of them already existed before pregnancy. A general recommendation is to always treat a problem if it is urgent. Waiting until after the birth is preferable if it is possible. A qualified dentist should always be consulted before making such a decision.

Dental treatments using laughing gas

Nitrous gas and oxygen are combined to create laughing gas. Laughing gas is inhaled through a small mask, causing the patient to feel light-headed and blurry. Patients are conscious during treatment and are able to communicate with the dentist. Children and adults receive laughing gas during dental treatments. Only dentists with specialized training can perform it, and it is fee-based.

Dental treatment under full anesthesia

The use of general anesthesia for dental treatment is always a last resort. Under general anesthesia, the dental treatment carries many risks and can even lead to complications. Another disadvantage of dental treatment under general anesthesia is that several treatments cannot be completed. Health hazards and high treatment costs are also present.

Your dentist can help you choose the sedation method that is most suitable for you.