St. Louis Sedation, Sleep & Special Needs Dentistry :: The Dental Anesthesia Center
Various oral sedatives have established efficacy and safety for managing fear and dental anxiety. Anxiety and fear of going to the dentist persist despite the modern advances in dentistry. Fortunately, oral sedatives in sedation dentistry have … [Read more...] about 5 Oral Drugs Commonly Used in Sedation Dentistry
If your child experiences anxiety or is unable to cooperate for needed dental work, they can benefit from sedation dentistry. Dental procedures can cause anxiety for many adults and can be even more so for children. Having dental work can make … [Read more...] about Choosing a Dental Sedation Dentist for Your Child’s Special Needs
Sedation dentistry is a great option for the patients who have dental anxiety or have to go through long lasting procedures that require them to sit still for hours at a time. It is also generally safe to use for children because they often … [Read more...] about How Long Does Sedation Dentistry Last?
Novocaine is a local anesthetic that is generally used in dental treatments or small surgeries. It is ideal for this type of procedures because it has a short-lived effect and can be concentrated in small areas. It's effect will typically last … [Read more...] about How Long Will the Effects of Novocaine Last?
Here are 5 questions you should ask before your sedation appointment. For sufferers of dental anxiety, movement disorders, low pain tolerance, and high sensitivity, going to the dentist can be excruciating. Fortunately, these people can turn to … [Read more...] about 5 Questions to Ask Before Your First Dental Sedation Appointment
If your child is having a dental procedure involving oral sedation, there is no reason to fear; it generally comes with minimal risks. If you have a child who is going to have oral surgery, oral sedation might be recommended or even required. … [Read more...] about Oral Sedation Pediatric Dentistry – What to Expect
Dental sedation is the best way to make sure that your implant will be a success. The notion of having a dental implant can be quite overwhelming and somewhat scary for those who don’t really understand the process. If your dentist is … [Read more...] about Sedation Dentistry for Dental Implants
The best part about oral sedation for dental treatment is that it comes with very few side effects. Sedation dentistry is one of the best tools that pediatric dentists have at their disposal. For kids who are very anxious and either don’t want to … [Read more...] about Advantages of Pediatric Oral Sedation
Patients with physical or mental disabilities who are unable to cooperate for dental treatment are able to benefit from sedation dentistry. Many people fear to have a dental procedure. They often worry about the pain they might feel as well as … [Read more...] about Will You Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?
At your appointment, we will decide which sedation option is the best for you based on any pre-existing medical conditions. Sedation dentistry is something that may sound intimidating. But thanks to more sedation medications, there are many ways to … [Read more...] about Is Sedation Risky for Patients with Pre-Existing Medical Conditions?