Our team is here to provide all the information you need to make an informed decision regarding your tooth extraction and the level of sedation that is right for you.
When facing the prospect of a tooth extraction, it’s natural to feel a bit anxious about the procedure and its discomfort. At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we understand these concerns and offer sedation dentistry as a comforting solution to our patients, especially those who experience dental anxiety or have special needs. But how do you know if sedation dentistry is right for your tooth extraction?
Our adult daughter has cerebral palsy and requires being fully sedated when having anything done. The DAC was such a positive experience. Dr Hoffmann and his staff were kind and did great explaining things. As a mom, I had a lot of questions about how certain things would be done as usually she’s in her chair when getting examined at her local dentist and they had everything under control including transferring from her chair to the dentist chair and keeping her secured in the dentist chair as well as keeping her neck and legs comfortable. Many thanks to them!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re grateful for your trust and happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team. Our goal is always to provide compassionate, attentive care in a safe and comfortable environment. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
TWENTY YEARS! That is how long our special needs son has been seeing Dr Hoffman and his dedicated team! Our son suffers from an intellectual disability, is non-verbal, and is unable to cooperate for dental cleaning, x-rays, or other routine dental work. He requires general anesthesia. It is such a blessing to avoid a hospital setting just for dental work.
The team is always well staffed, friendly, personable and very professional. Every single year we have been supported by a deeply caring team who are dedicated to patients with a very wide range of disabilities and needs. They have shared useful dental advice and tools (3 sided toothbrushes, blocks to hold open their mouth for daily at-home care, etc.) which improved our son’s daily dental care. We always receive a call back the day after to check his recovery-even on weekends!
Highly recommended and so appreciative to have this team supporting our ever long road of raising a special needs son.
Response from the owner:Wow — thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review! We are so grateful for your trust and for allowing our team to be part of your family’s journey over the years. It means so much to us to know that our care and support have made a difference. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
We've been coming to Dr.Hoffman for twenty years. There's a reason we keep coming back! He's great. His staff is great. He's double boarded as an MD (Anesthesia) and DDS!!! Our son with special needs needs sedation for even a cleaning. You get what you pay for. He's expensive and... we know he's getting the best care!
Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting our team over the years and for your kind words about Dr. Hoffmann and our staff. We truly value your confidence in the care we provide!
Omg!! This place is Amazing! The people who work here are so very nice and understanding. I love this team
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful to have such wonderful patients.
Searching for a new dental clinic is challenging for someone who has
dental anxiety, fear, and traumatic experiences in a dental chair. The staff and doctors at the Dental Anesthesia Center were immediately very welcoming. Dr. Thoms put together a very detailed plan to repair and replace the previous work that I had in the past that was now causing problems. Putting my faith in him was the best thing that I could have done for my situation. I am more than completely satisfied with all of the extensive dental work that I’ve had with Dr.Thoms. I had my fourth sleep dentistry experience yesterday and I’m very happy with my results. I highly recommend this practice and truly want to give them more than five stars! Thank you for giving me back my health and confidence.
Response from the owner:We know it isn’t always easy to find a dental office where you feel at ease, so your words mean the world to us. We’re so glad you feel comfortable with our team and truly appreciate your trust and recommendation!
Understanding Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry employs medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we specialize in various levels of sedation, including:
- Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas): This mild sedative helps you relax but remain awake and responsive.
- Oral Sedation: Taken in pill form before the procedure, this type offers a deeper level of relaxation.
- IV Sedation: Administered intravenously, this type allows the dentist to adjust the sedation level as needed.
- General Anesthesia: For extensive procedures or high anxiety, this method makes the patient completely unconscious.
When is Sedation Recommended?
- Dental Anxiety: If the thought of visiting the dentist fills you with dread, sedation can help alleviate this anxiety, making your experience stress-free and more comfortable.
- Sensitive Gag Reflex: Patients with a sensitive gag reflex may benefit from sedation, as it helps to suppress this reflex, allowing dentists to work more efficiently.
- Complex Dental Issues: Extensive procedures like multiple tooth extractions or impacted wisdom tooth removal can be easier to manage under sedation, as they provide comfort and stillness over a longer period.
- Special Needs: Patients with special needs who find it difficult to sit still or follow instructions during dental treatments can greatly benefit from the controlled environment that sedation dentistry offers.
- Previous Traumatic Dental Experience: If you’ve had traumatic dental experiences in the past, sedation can help you overcome those memories and receive the care you need without the associated stress.
Benefits of Sedation Dentistry for Tooth Extraction
Sedation dentistry significantly benefits tooth extraction procedures at The Dental Anesthesia Center. It primarily enhances comfort, allowing patients to remain relaxed and pain-free throughout the treatment. Sedation also improves the procedure’s efficiency, as a relaxed patient enables the dentist to work more quickly and effectively. Additionally, most types of sedation, particularly IV sedation, and general anesthesia, often result in patients having little to no memory of the procedure afterward, which can be a relief for those with dental anxiety. Moreover, sedation helps manage the cooperation of patients who may find it difficult to remain still during dental treatments, making it especially beneficial for lengthy or complex extractions.
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