Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. The mere thought of sitting down in a dentist’s chair fills them with dread. In some cases, it’s so intense they’ll avoid the dentist altogether. If this sounds at all like you, you should know that the team at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad can get you through your procedure with sedation dentistry.
From the patient’s point of view, avoiding the dentist may seem logical enough. Why do something that you know will upset you? Common causes of dental anxiety include fear of pain, fear of injections, and a loss of control as you sit in the chair.
We understand this. But avoiding the dentist is never a good idea, because it puts your dental health at risk. There’s a good reason that we recommend seeing the dentist twice a year for a cleaning and checkup: no matter how good a job you do at home, brushing and flossing simply cannot do it all.
Sedation dentistry is a safe and simple way of getting your dental work done without sending your anxiety level through the roof. We provide two types of sedation:
- Nitrous oxide, commonly called laughing gas. It may not make you laugh, but it will make you very relaxed. It is safe and effective and has been used in dentistry for more than one hundred years.
- Oral Conscious Sedation. This involves taking a sedative about an hour before your appointment. You’ll remain awake but be very sleepy, and not very aware of what’s going on around you. You’ll need to have a ride home afterward.
If you have been neglecting your teeth because of fears or concerns, talk to us about sedation dentistry. At La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad, we don’t want anyone putting their dental health at risk. We provide general dentistry, and popular cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening and porcelain veneers. Schedule an appointment with us today.
Contact La Costa Dental Excellence:
760-633-3033
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
7730 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 106
Carlsbad, California
92009
