1. Sedation Dentistry in Toms River, NJ
Sedation dentistry is the answer to over 35 million Americans’ fears and anxieties
over visiting a dentist. A person may be a likely candidate for sedation dentistry who has
had a traumatic experience in a dental chair or just comes from a painful past. No matter
what the reason, Dr. Rotem and his staff at The Center for Exceptional Cosmetic
Dentistry and Adult Dentistry understand and are here to help.
Sedation dentistry can be a combination of several anxiety-reducing factors. Oral
medications such as a Valium can be used to help a guest relax and feel more
comfortable, especially during long procedures. Sedation dentistry may also involve
intravenous or even general anesthesia for guests who can’t or won't have dental
procedures any other way. Some guests that have a very sensitive gag reflex or have
difficulty getting numb with dental injections can also benefit from intravenous sedation
dentistry. Nitrous oxide is another form of sedation dentistry that provides pain relief and
distraction. Dr. Rotem, a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, will
decide the best procedure of combination of procedures that’s best for you!
How sedation dentistry works
Sedation dentistry in NJ is practiced the same way it is anywhere else – a guest is
given oral medication to take, such as Valium, an hour prior to the scheduled
procedure. A companion will accompany the guest to the office. Normally, a guest will
be very drowsy by the time they arrive. Once there, the guest is escorted into the
comfort room, covered with a thick, warm blanket and placed on a monitor to watch vital
signs. After the guest is comfortable, Dr. Rotem and his experienced clinical team will
perform the sedation dentistry and take care of the guest’s dental needs.
Why is sedation dentistry also called, “nap dentistry?”
The answer is simple: because a guest really can snooze through a sedation
dentistry appointment! After the pill is ingested prior to treatment, there are no
intravenous tubes or needles. The procedure is totally safe! Guests have little or no
memory of procedures performed while undergoing sedation dentistry. There is no
recollection of any sounds or smells either. A guest may snooze for up to five to six
hours after ingesting the medication. Time will vary depending on the treatment required.
Complex dental treatments that often require six to eight appointments can be
done in as little as one when utilizing sedation dentistry techniques – all while a
guest is snoozing!