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While no dental procedure is 100% comfortable, we go to great lengths to minimize any discomfort you might feel. The following are some of the techniques we use to provide you with as comfortable an experience as possible.
Pre-medication
Different patients have different needs for pain and anxiety control medication. Depending upon the procedure and your wishes, there are many medications we can prescribe.
Patients with certain medical conditions (e.g. valvular heart conditions and artificial joints) may be asked to pre-medicate with antibiotics prior to treatment. We do this with your safety in mind. Please inform us if you have a condition that might need pre-medication.
Sedation and General Anesthesia
For those patients who would feel more comfortable with sedation, we offer a full range of services. Nitrous oxide and oral sedatives can be given to help you relax during your treatment.
We also offer closely monitored conscious IV sedation. Just enough sedation is administered to allow you to be completely relaxed and in a sleep-like state. Afterwards, you will generally not remember your dental treatment.
Your comfort is one of our primary concerns. If you have any questions about anesthesia or sedation, please do not hesitate to discuss these with us.
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