Sedation Dentistry
Oral Sedation
Oral sedation is a highly effective means of making sure that you have no anxiety when your appointment is being handled. It is a way that we can give you the most comfortable dental experience possible. It is only reserved for patients who absolutely need dental sedation. We are a highly adept office with all staff trained in sedation therapy so have no fear. We are ready whenever you are. We give sedation the night before so that we can make sure there is no chance of anxiety once you come through the door. You will feel the most comfortable you have ever felt, as we do your dental therapy. We use multiple agents for oral sedation therapy.
Valium: This drug is a benzodiazepine that is used for short term anxiety attacks as well as dental sedation therapy. It works on receptors in the brain to depress the anxiety centers so that you will have the courage to get your dental work done. We can use drugs such as valium in order to sedate you and have you in and out of the chair in no time. We can also use a combination of other drugs as well in order to get you the correct level of sedation. Versed: Versed is also a drug that is in the same class as valium. It is also a benzodiazepine drug that is able to depress the anxiety centers in the brain as well. Its use is for short term anxiety and it is highly effective in making sure that you are not anxious when you come through the door. If you have high anxiety and you are in need of dental treatment then call us for free quotes on dental treatment. We are able to accommodate any patients needs. Do not hesitate to call us now at 919-899-7862 |
Intravenous Sedation
Intravenous therapy is a powerful and much more effective means of sedation therapy. Because the drug is directly pushed into the venous circulation, and directly into the circulatory system it has instantaneous effects on the patient. The level of the drug can also be much more effectively predicted as there are direct correlations between the amount of sedation given intravenously and the levels to be expected in the body. It is the most accurate and effective means of achieving your comfort. Let us give you the most relaxing dental experience you have ever had.
Propofol: This is a powerful anesthetic agent that is able to make you as comfortable as possible during your procedure. It is a procedure commonly used during surgeries in the hospital. It is a safe agent that can make you relaxed to the point that you will not know you had a procedure. Your smile will be perfected in an instance. Demerol: Demerol is a medication that is used in various different dental procedures for its effectiveness. It works on opioid receptors to make your comfortable during any procedure that you may be pursuing. Ketamine: This is an agent that is the most powerful during sedation dentistry. It is a last resort for patients who are not able to be sedated to a comfortable state. It is only to be used by dentists who are certified in sedation therapy. Our dentists are sedation dentistry certified and are able to administer this drug safely and effectively so that no matter what, you will feel no anxiety during your dental procedure. |
Nitrous OxideHere at Durham Dental we are able to give you any type of sedation therapy possible so that you will not experience the fight or flight response of being in the dental chair. We truly care about the patient experience in our dental chair. This is why we offer such a wide variety of sedation dentistry services. We want to make sure that you are able to get your dental therapy at an affordable and low anxiety avenue.
We have been offering sedation services for quite some time. Our dentists have been doing sedation for a number of years and among our arsenal of sedation is Nitrous Oxide. Nitrous Oxide is a powerful inhaled anesthetic that is commonly used for induction during formal hospital surgeries. It is a tried and true method for making sure that a patient is as comfortable a possible when they have a procedure performed. We can put a mask over the patients mouth and have then breath in and out slowly. The effects of the nitrous gas will wash over you immediately leaving you completely sedated and in a non-anxious state of mind. We offer nitrous oxide to all of our patients because we know how much anxiety being in the dental chair can cause. We do not want your nerves to get in the way of your dental therapy. If you have been thinking about getting dental therapy and have anxiety about doing so then do not hesitate. Call us now if you would like to get rates and quotes on exactly how much your sedation therapy could cost today. 919-899-7862 |