As a young mother, I was reasonably ignorant when raising my firstborn. My biggest regret is that I didn't help her take better care of her teeth. Like many people, I didn't realise the importance of baby teeth, resulting in long-term dental problems. Recently, my daughter got married and some of my tears were for the beautiful, glistening smile she presented to the cameras. Ever since I realised the dental damage I had caused, I had been saving for my daughter to have cosmetic dentistry. The results are remarkable. During the course of this journey, I have learnt a lot about caring for children's teeth and corrective procedures that can be undertaken when issues arise. I am sure many of you would be interested in the latest knowledge and techniques that are available to prevent and repair dental complications. I'm Margret Devlin - thanks for visiting.
Do you feel troubled and overly nervous when you visit your dentist? Well, worry no more because there are modern treatments used in dentistry that you can choose from to ease your concerns. Below is a guideline illustrating different types of solutions available for overly anxious dental patients and how the treatments are administered.
Happy Gas Treatment
If your dentist offers you the happy gas treatment, then you will first have a gas mask placed on your nasal area. You'll then be required to inhale the sedative gas, which has an anti-anxiety effect. The happy gas is nitrous oxide: a gas made from nitrogen and oxygen. The gas has minimal side effects provided the correct quantities are used. Your dentist will determine the most appropriate degree of sedation you will need.
In the course of your treatment, your dentist will regulate and monitor the sedation, and so you don't have to worry about inhaling too much gas. Happy gas treatment is also very effective, and you will begin to experience its sedative effects within two or three minutes. This treatment is best for a patient who experiences mild nervousness during dental appointments.
Sleep Dentistry
Sleep dentistry is a form of conscious sedation, meaning that you will not actually be asleep during treatment. Instead, the sedative that will be administered will create a relaxed feeling, and you'll not remember the treatment procedure once the sedative wears off. Sleep dentistry sedative is mainly administered through an intravenous injection or oral medication.
Although you'll be partially alert during sleep dentistry, the dentist will be able to communicate with you. In turn, this makes the treatment process easy because the dentist doesn't have to keep repositioning your head as you can do it on request. The sedative is also administered together with a painkiller, so you will not experience any discomfort, and you will easily drift off to sleep or start to daydream.
General Anesthesia
This is a strong type of sedation recommended for dental surgical procedures and not minor cases such as teeth whitening and cleaning. This procedure is only administered by a qualified and licensed professional. Once the sedation takes effect, you'll be unconscious throughout the surgical procedure.
General anesthesia is best for people who cannot withstand a dental procedure because of a dental phobia. Also, this treatment will be recommended if only the other forms of sedation are not effective in the given situation. The procedure also comes in handy in the treatment of disabled persons who lack the capacity to undergo a dental procedure while they are conscious.
You don't have to suffer in silence just because you have a dental phobia. Visit your dental clinic and inquire about available treatments that will help you to relax and endure your dental procedure.
Share27 April 2016
