We offer a number of oral surgical procedures to help smiles, from securing individual dental implants or All-On-Four same-day implant dentures, to treating jaw imbalance and facial trauma. Regardless of whether you’re undergoing a minor or more extensive procedure, we want you to feel comfortable. With our team at Charlottesville Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Centers,… Continue reading Ensuring Your Comfort During Oral Surgery
Category: oral sedation
What can I expect with oral sedation?
Do you have an upcoming appointment to have dental implants placed or wisdom teeth extracted? If so, our oral surgeon might prescribe medication to enhance your comfort during treatment. Called “oral sedation” this medication will help alleviate anxiety and discomfort. It will also make it easier to remain still during your procedure. How will oral… Continue reading What can I expect with oral sedation?
When is oral sedation helpful?
If you have an upcoming surgery for procedures such as dental implant placement, bone grafting or wisdom teeth removal, your oral surgeon might administer oral sedation to keep you comfortable during your treatment. Oral sedation is beneficial for maintaining emotional and mental comfort. Following is helpful information about oral sedation. What is oral sedation? Oral… Continue reading When is oral sedation helpful?
Take the Edge Off With Oral Sedation
Do you suffer with anxiety when it comes to receiving dental or medical care? You’re not alone; estimates indicate that up to 50% of the adult population can suffer with situational anxiety related to dental and/or medical treatments. One way that dental professionals combat dental anxiety and phobia is through oral sedation. This treatment option… Continue reading Take the Edge Off With Oral Sedation
Is oral sedation effective at calming dental fears?
Many patients are fearful about dental procedures, and such anxiety can be amplified at the prospect of oral surgery. Fortunately, oral sedation can be an effective solution for calming your dental fears and helping you get the treatment that you need. Oral sedation involves taking an anti-anxiety medication prior to your surgery. This medication will… Continue reading Is oral sedation effective at calming dental fears?
Calming Your Nerves Before Dental Procedures
Do you feel nervous or anxious before dental appointments? If so, you’re not alone. Countless people suffer with anxiety related to clinical and dental treatments. In fact, some dental phobias are so severe that people will avoid visiting a dentist for treatment until it is too late. Foregoing oral healthcare can lead to the need… Continue reading Calming Your Nerves Before Dental Procedures
Your Comfort Is A Priority In Our Office
Our oral and maxillofacial surgery practice places a high priority on our patients’ comfort during treatment. From placing dental implants and extracting wisdom teeth to performing jaw surgery or grafting treatments, our doctor utilizes effective and properly-dosed sedatives and anesthetics to promote a relaxing experience during treatment. Oral sedation is one method that helps increase… Continue reading Your Comfort Is A Priority In Our Office
What can I expect from oral sedation?
Oral sedation is a method of promoting a comfortable and relaxing treatment during dental and oral health procedures. By administering mild sedatives in tablet form, our oral surgeon can help fearful patients or those requiring lengthy or complex treatment to enjoy positive experiences during their procedures. When it comes to discussing sedation, many folks ask… Continue reading What can I expect from oral sedation?
Is oral sedation an option for my upcoming dental surgery?
Oral sedation can help to make patients more comfortable during oral surgery, and it’s particularly appealing to patients who are squeamish about needles and don’t want to get sedation intravenously. It’s understandable that many people would rather take a sedative in pill form rather than be stuck with a needle. Patients who are interested in… Continue reading Is oral sedation an option for my upcoming dental surgery?
I have a hard time sitting still – can oral sedation help?
For especially fidgety patients, it can be hard to fathom remaining relatively still throughout an entire oral surgery procedure, like a wisdom tooth extraction or dental implant placement. Fortunately, oral sedation can help such patients overcome this potential obstacle to getting the dental care that they need. Oral sedation helps the patient achieve a deep… Continue reading I have a hard time sitting still – can oral sedation help?