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Our goal is to provide all of our patients with a relaxed and comfortable setting
for their periodontal care. Our experience has shown that when our
patients are relaxed, they do much better during and after their
periodontal treatment.
For this reason, we will tailor sedation
methods to achieve an optimum comfort level for each patient.
Local Anesthesia
Because of our extraordinary gentle care most
patients elect to be treated just with local anesthesia. We use
very gentle injection techniques to achieve profound anesthesia. We
will ensure that you are completely numbed before we commence any
procedure.
Oral Sedation
In addition to local anesthesia, you may
prefer to be lightly sedated for your procedure. Often we will
prescribe oral sedatives to our patients, that are taken before the
appointment. With this medication, most patient are relaxed
sufficiently to fall asleep during the treatment.
Conscious IV Sedation
For the more difficult procedures, or for
patients that experience significant anxiety during their dental visits we
recommend IV conscious sedation. This procedure is performed by an
experienced anesthesiologist who comes to our office. Medications
specific for the patient's needs are used during this procedure, to relax
the patient through out the procedure. This type of sedation has a
very safe track record and is a also a great option for patients on a busy
schedule who wish to perform a number of procedures in one setting.
Pain Management
Pain management is a main focus of our
practice. We perform a number of very specific procedures to ensure
total comfort before, during, and after patient care.
These procedures include hypnosis, gentle and
effective local anesthesia, gentle surgical techniques, micro-surgery and
effective pain relievers dispensed after your care.
Most of our patients experience only minimal
discomfort following their periodontal procedures.
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