{"id":391,"date":"2017-08-29T04:50:04","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T11:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/?p=391"},"modified":"2025-10-13T07:44:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:44:15","slug":"sedation-dentistry-best-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/sedation-dentistry-best-option\/","title":{"rendered":"When Sedation Dentistry Is the Best Option for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

The need for regular dental checkups is imperative for both oral and overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n

clinics make dental exams, cleanings, and procedures as relaxed and comfortable as possible. One approach that can assist a fearful or anxious dental patient is referred to as \u201csedation dentistry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"When<\/p>\n

Finish the Job Quickly<\/b><\/h2>\n

Some patients become uneasy sitting in the chair while a dentist is performing a procedure. Sedation can help a patient relax (or even sleep) while the doctor does his\/her work. By having a calm patient, the dentist can get the work done quickly and efficiently. Depending upon the degree of sedation the patient may have full, little, or no memory of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pain-Free<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the many <\/span>fears of dental work<\/b><\/a> is people worry about pain. A major benefit to sedation dentistry is it completely eliminates any pain felt during the procedure. It also negates the possibility of imagined pain or injury that may occur in a particularly anxious patient.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sedated but Awake<\/b><\/h3>\n

Although the patient is in a calmer state, sedation dentistry does not necessarily completely \u201cknock out\u201d a patient or render them unconscious. Patients who are sedated can still be able to respond while the dentist is doing the work.<\/span><\/p>\n

No Painful Memory<\/b><\/h3>\n

A bad experience can remain with a person for years, preventing them from getting the oral health care they need. However, the memory of a painless dental procedure can help children and people of all ages overcome dental care fears.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"When<\/p>\n

Cost-Effective<\/b><\/h3>\n

Patients who wish to pursue this sort of treatment can afford sedation dentistry because it is not exorbitantly expensive. In fact, many insurance plans cover it.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have oral health issues that require immediate dental care, but have worries about pain or anxiety, contact Lambton Family Dental. We offer <\/span>sedation dentistry<\/b><\/a> among a wide range of dental services. Contact us at (519) 344-5747 or send us an email at info@lambtonfamilydental.com for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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