Are you nervous about going to the dentist? Are you putting off dental procedures because you are afraid of experiencing pain? Please consider using sedation dentistry in Harrisburg, PA. Your local dentist, Dr. Aziz Majid, can conduct several types of procedures while you are under sedation.
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is also known as sleep dentistry. It involves procedures where your dentist will use a combination of sedatives to help you relax during your dental treatment. Several different types of sedatives are available. The purpose of sedation dentistry is to reduce any pain or anxiety that you may feel during a dental procedure.
There are three types of sedation that we can use at our office. Our sedation dentistry options in Harrisburg, PA, may include minimal sedation, moderate sedation, or deep sedation.
When Will My Dentist Use Sedation?
Our staff understands that some people are very anxious when they go to the dentist. When you visit our office for your initial consultation, Dr. Majid will review your medical history and determine if you are a candidate for sedation. If you are obese, taking medication, or dealing with obstructive sleep apnea, you should consult your primary care doctor before using sedation at our office.
If you live in Harrisburg, PA, sedation dentistry is available for any dental procedure ranging from teeth cleaning to more invasive procedures like dental implants. The point of using sedation is to make sure that you are not only pain-free but that you will also be comfortable and anxiety-free. We can use laughing gas, oral sedation, or IV sedation. During IV sedation, you are completely unconscious. You can fall asleep from oral sedation but our staff can easily wake you up.
Who Should Use Sedation In Our Office?
You are a prime candidate for using sedation if you have very sensitive teeth, a bad gag reflex, can't sit in a dental chair too long, can't handle pain, or need a large amount of dental work done. Tooth extractions are a common procedure that involves sedation.
Don't let anxiety or your fear of pain stop you from making regular dental visits. Sedation dentistry is available in Harrisburg, PA. Please visit the office of Dr. Majid. Our staff can give you the right amount of sedation during a range of procedures at our office. Call us at (717) 652-5288 to make an appointment today.