Is Dental Sedation an Option for Teeth Cleaning?

Even the most non-invasive procedure can be difficult for patients with special needs, causing them to miss their regular appointments or refuse routine procedures like dental cleaning.

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Tim

Had a really bad experience with my dentist when I was younger. It was about 25 years since I went back to the dentist. My mouth was bad and DR Huffman fixed my teeth and have been going back for 20+ years. The staff are very friendly and my hygienist is very nice and gentle. I don’t even sweat in the chair anymore.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words and 5-star review! We're grateful for your trust and are so glad you've had positive experiences with our team over the years. We truly appreciate your continued confidence in us and look forward to seeing you again!

Grant S.

Excellent experience at the Dental Anesthesia Center. The front office staff was welcoming, caring, and extremely professional. The patient care was outstanding—everyone took the time to explain each step, answer all of my questions, and make sure we were comfortable throughout our visit. The entire team was professional, compassionate, and highly informative, which gave me great confidence in my care. I truly appreciated the attention to detail and the genuine concern they showed for their patients. I would highly recommend the Dental Anesthesia Center to anyone looking for exceptional care and a positive experience.

GrandmaB

Dr. Hoffmann and all the staff are very professional, friendly, and they make the entire process go comfortably and smoothly!

Dave B.

Great visit with doctor Thoms very friendly and spent plenty of time explaining and answering questions about our sons dental procedure

donna B.

They made you feeling very comfortable and everyone was very friendly!!!!

Sedation dentistry is part of an approach to oral health, which is much more focused on the patient’s education and comfort than ever before. The goal of a good dentist is to make you feel safe and comfortable in the dentist chair and to be ready to come back anytime for your regular check-ups or any treatment you may need.

Sedation can range from the mildest type to general anesthesia, depending on how serious the procedure is, and the medical history of the patient. However, even the most non-invasive procedure can be difficult for patients with dental anxiety or special needs, causing them to miss their regular appointments or refuse routine procedures like dental cleaning.

Typically, a dental cleaning does not involve the use of sedation because many patients are able to sit through a cleaning with little or no pain and/or anxiety. However, in certain cases, yes, sedation can be used for cleaning a patients teeth.

When Sedation is Needed for a Teeth Cleaning

Special needs patients are those who due to their mental, physical, medical, cognitive and developmental conditions require special consideration when receiving dental treatment. Some of the conditions that require special needs dentistry, include:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Autism
• Down Syndrome
• Spinal cord injuries
• Seizer Disorders (Epilepsy)
• Cerebral Palsy (CP)
• Muscular Dystrophy
• And countless other conditions

Special needs dentistry addresses the specific issues of each patient and provides the special needs dental care he or she requires.

It takes compassion and understanding to care for patients with special needs. While most dentists are able to accommodate certain special needs patients, The Dental Anesthesia Center focuses on meeting the needs and limitations of these patients. We understand that some patients need sedation for even a routine teeth cleaning. If your child or loved one requires special needs dentistry, we will be glad to schedule your next appointment.

St. Louis Sedation, Sleep & Special Needs Dentistry

Your initial oral examination includes a visual examination, charting, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. We will also take x-rays, which includes the panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.

Call us today to schedule your appointment at (314) 862-7844. We look forward to meeting you!