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Why Dentists Sedate Patients
Different Types of Sedation at the Dentist
Who Should Be Sedated at the Dentist?
Inhalation Sedation at the Dentist
Oral Sedation at the Dentist
IV Sedation at the Dentist
What to Expect From IV Sedation at the Dentist
How Dental Patients Are Monitored During Sedation
How to Choose a Sedation Dentist
How to Prepare for IV Sedation at the Dentist
What to Expect After IV Sedation at the Dentist
Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Risks of IV Sedation
Which Dental Patients Should Avoid Sedation?
Myths Behind Dental Sedation
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Summary: Patients who are scared of dentists are good candidates for sedation. Learn more about candidates for dental sedation in this free sedation dentistry overview from an experienced dentist.
Dr. Mike Glasmeier is a 2004 graduate of the University of Kentucky. Glasmeier also completed his undergraduate work at UK, receiving a B.S. in biology. He received additional...read more
"How many times have a patient came to the dentist and complained of the noise of the drill, the sound of the drill, and even sometimes the smell. These are issues we typically encounter with patients, either from a past experience as a child, or even so now where patients fear going for the pain or the smell, or the sight of some of the things that we have to do in order to get you back to adequate health. These are things that sedation dentistry will address, as far as helping, you know, overcome fears and issues with some of the things that we use. Other things that sedation dentistry can address is obviously a high fear of going to the dentist from a bad past experience or a recent bad experience, if you have a fear of needles or the sound of the drill, or you have difficulty keeping your mouth open, or have problems with jaw soreness, or we can also address a gag reflex. If you have issues where you know that you need extensive work and you need get it kind of confined to one appointment as opposed to four or five appointments, again sedation dentistry would be a good option for you. Anything from addressing bad breath, periodontal disease, badly broken teeth, you need extractions; all these issues can be addressed."
eHow Article: Who Should Be Sedated at the Dentist?
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