St. Louis Sedation, Sleep & Special Needs Dentistry :: The Dental Anesthesia Center
“Laughing gas” can be a lifesaver for patients who experience anxiety while in the dentist’s chair. Sedation dentistry helps many persons receive much needed dental treatment that would be difficult to perform without these relaxing medications. However you may wonder, is laughing gas enough to help you go through the procedure? What Is “Laughing Gas”? […]
Talk about your fears with your St. Louis sedation dentist. Don’t hesitate to let them know if certain dental procedures make you nervous. Many people believe that only anxious people can ask for sedation dentistry or those who need extensive, complex surgery. Not everyone considers the possibility of being administered sedatives for getting a cavity […]
Elderly patients often have a difficult time receiving dental treatment. Dental sedation may be the best way for them to get the treatment they need. Sedation dentistry helps patients with anxiety get the dental treatment they need. From individuals who have suffered traumatic experiences in the past to small children and people with sensory processing […]
Each of our patients come to us with their own unique dental story. We listen. It enables us the ability to provide everything it takes for each of them to have a “wow” experience. Our reward is the gratitude expressed by our patients. Today Cooper’s mom shared his unique “story”. Meet our “gentle giant” Cooper. […]
Depending on your circumstances you may need to reach a certain level of trust before you feel comfortable getting the treatment you need. Those that have dental anxiety suffer in a variety of ways. While the most important of them is poor oral health, there is another factor that people rarely discuss. It is the […]
Here are six tips to help you feel better if you are feeling nauseous after your dental procedure. Dental sedation has many positives for those that have trouble going to the dentist. The most important of them is the simple fact that they can get their oral treatment comfortably, instead of avoiding it altogether. Still, […]
Here are 6 tips to help you feel normal as quickly as possible after dental sedation. Patients are often scared of sedation, despite how safe the practice is. One of the crucial reasons why is the strange feelings that people experience when they come off of the sedative, which might include nausea, confusion, and disorientation. […]
Dental sedation can be an excellent choice for children who suffer from dental anxiety! Some St. Louis parents have no issues taking their child to the dentist. They simply make an appointment, bring their child in, stand by as the child gets their treatment, and leave without any stress. For other parents, this is not […]
Avoiding your dental appointment because of fear or anxiety about your dental procedure will only make things worse. There is a reason why people don’t always look forward to going to the dentist. There are times when oral care is not very comfortable. Avoiding the dentist will only make things worse but, take heart, there […]
Dental sedation may be covered by your insurance as it may be considered a medical necessity. If you are undergoing a series of dental procedures or treatments, or you need to have major oral surgery, and you are wondering if your dental insurance will cover the cost of having oral sedation, the answer is that […]