Portland Dental Service
Why do people like dental services in Portland? To name at least one reason, Portland has Doctors who are among the members of the small prestigious group of Oregon dentists who are licensed and qualified to perform a particular form of Deep Sedation. Sure, many dentists that you find are able to make use out of certain types of gases or drugs like Nitrous Oxide or Benzodiazepines to help sedate you to make a patient feel more at ease.
But at Sleep Dentistry of Portland, if you need a more dental work than you care to shake a stick at, there is the best place to be. You have many different options of sedation depending on the dental work that has to be done.
Light Sedation
This first and lightest form of sedation uses a gas called Nitrous Oxide, also known as laughing gas. This gas is mixed with oxygen and is inhaled through a small mask that is placed over your nose.
Moderate Sedation:
Moderate Sedation is achieved using Benzodiazepines, a drug in the form of a pill. Many people are familiar with this type of drug, as it is in the same family as Valium.
Deep Sedation:
In this form of the deepest sedation, patients will make use of an IV administered sedative that goes directly to your blood stream. With this administered sedative, you will find yourself in a profound state of relaxation. When a patient becomes this relaxed, they will be totally unaware of the dentistry performed. Doctors of Sleep Dentistry of Portland are among the few of Oregon dentists are qualified to perform this form of sedation.
If you’re worried about how sleep dentistry form of dental servicesworks, don’t worry. It’s really quite simple. By taking a small pill about an hour before your dentist appointment, you will be quite relaxed by the time you arrive at Sleep Dentistry of Portland. You will be seated in a comfortable chair where you will be covered with a warm blanket. Once you are completely comfortable and your sedation level is correct, your treatment can begin.
If you have a lot of dental work that needs to be done, Sleep Dentistry allows the dentists to perform the dental work necessary. By allowing you to stay under for as long as 2 to 6 hours, the dentists can perform the procedure in on appointment, as opposed to having to do the same amount of work in five or six separate appointments.
Who can benefit from sedation dental services?
Adults who have:
-A high fear
-Traumatic experience related to previous dental procedures
-A difficult time getting numb.
-A bad gag reflex
-Really sensitive teeth
-Limited time to complete their dental care
-Complex dental problems
Adults Who:
-Hate Needles and shot
-Dislike the noises, tastes, and smells that are all associated with dental care.
-Are embarrassed about their teeth and want dental work done to them.
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