When you go to the dentist, do you have a lot of anxiety? Sedation Dentistry may be right for you. Drs. Mariscal, Boege, Munoz, and Flores-Hutton are all Board Certified to provide (oral conscious) sedation, also known as "Sleep Dentistry."
Sedation Dentistry
Benefits enjoyed by patients include:
- Completion of the treatment while you are in a relaxed state.
- You will find it easier to sit through a lengthy operation.
- Several treatments and full mouth restorations can be completed in one visit.
- After treatment, there is less soreness.
Anti-Anxiety Pills
The "benzodiazepine" family includes the most often used dental anxiety medications. Valium, Halcion, Xanax, and Ativan are examples of such drugs. These medications reduce anxiety by binding to and reducing activity in the brain's "fear" receptors.
The Two Different Types Of Benzodiazepines:
- Sedative-Hypnotics: Drowsiness and even sleep are common side effects of these medications. This sleep state is a type of hypnosis, which is a physiological sleep state.
- Anti-Anxiety Drugs: These are medications that reduce anxiety and promote a sense of peace and relaxation.