Are you or a family member anxious about going to the dentist? Has a past experience with pain or discomfort caused you to start panicking when you think about having your teeth worked on? Have you neglected going to the dentist and fear the amount of work that might need to be carried out?
If your past or current situation is causing a lot of anxiety, there are options available to ease your fear and reduce (or completely eliminate) your pain with the necessary care. Oral sedation (sometimes called sleep dentistry) has helped countless San Marcos dental patients calmly undergo dental treatment. It is not an experimental procedure but has been used safely in various forms since the 1800s.
To discuss sleep dentistry, call La Costa Dental Excellence at 760-633-3033 to schedule a no-pressure consultation. Doctor Dankworth will explain your sedation options and answer any questions. If you select sedation, Doctor Dankworth will refer you to a specialist if needed (depending on the type of sedation used).
It is critical to understand the difference between topical analgesics and sedation which are used both alone and simultaneously. Analgesics help numb the gums and nerves connected with your teeth so you don’t feel the pain. Sedation medications affect the nervous system and convey a feeling of peace and relaxation. You may choose to be minimally sedated, where you are peaceful but still awake, or elect general anesthesia which renders you completely unconscious. Together, these two solutions dramatically improve the treatment experience for patients suffering from dental anxiety, a very common condition.
Regardless of the type and level of sedation, you decide to use, Doctor Dankworth will proceed with patience and understanding. Oral sedation helps with making your dental visit laid-back so you can treat all of your dental dilemmas and restore your health. Taking care of decay, infections, and other pressing problems brings peace of mind and reduces the risk of further damage including tooth loss.
La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad is dedicated to oral health and complete patient satisfaction from the first visit through the completion of treatment. We offer first-rate dental care including Invisalign, implant-supported dentures and porcelain veneers.
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