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The Different Kinds of Dental Sedation

Monday, August 8th, 2016

Nervous dental patients have a range of options for anxiety and stress relief. Selecting a sedation treatment will allow a calmer and more enjoyable dental treatment experience while enabling a dentist to provide safe dental care.

Types of dental sedation

The type of dental sedation needed may depend on the level of dental treatment and dental phobia. At Liverpool Dental Spa, we provide  sedation for relaxed dental treatment. This is our preferred method, but dentists up and down the country offer different types, so we’ve listed some of the most common:

Tranquiliser medications

A dentist or doctor may prescribe a tranquiliser for an individual to take the night before or morning of treatment. The effect is to lower stress levels that may build-up with anxiety as an individual approaches the time of their dental treatment. Tranquilizers are an effective medication means of calming nerves.

Inhalation sedation

Another option in sedation is inhaling nitrous oxide, which immediately places you in a peaceful, warm and content frame of mind. Inhalation sedation may be used to induce a sleep mode or to retain a level of relaxed consciousness during dental treatment.

 

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The Ins and Outs of Sedation Dentistry

Tuesday, July 12th, 2016

Sedation dentistry involves being given a sedative injection before dental treatment to reduce anxiety and fear about having the dental treatment. People have dental phobia that sometimes stems from childhood and can they fear not just needles and drills but the actual dentist too! Sedation is a means of addressing the stress symptom.

Who is a candidate for sedation?

People from all walks of life can request to have sedation dentistry if it is in their best interest to do so. Talk with your dentist to determine if you are a suitable candidate.

Having sedation can help in the following cases:

  • If you want to reduce your awareness of the dental treatment experience.
  • Where you have fears about specific dental procedures, like fillings.
  • If you already suffer mental illness or high levels of anxiety.
  • For unpleasant dental procedures, like having a tooth removed.
  • When other relaxation techniques don’t work, such as meditation or calm music.
  • To relax the throat to combat a sensitive gag reflex

Dental sedation might not be for everyone

Some people take medications for illness and sedation could conflict with their prescribed drugs. A dentist may therefore recommend against dental sedation. In cases where people are refusing dental treatment and even sedation because their fears are so great, it is better to address the cause of the fear first.

Sedation treats the symptoms of dental phobia, which is anxiety stemming from the fears. Having therapy to overcome your fears will help relieve dental phobia symptoms. You can speak with your GP or dentist about what treatments are available.

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Soothing Dental Phobia for Anxious Patients

Sunday, April 26th, 2015

Dental phobia is among the most common phobias in the UK. If you suffer from extreme anxiety when you think about going to the dentist or have a phobia of needles, the dental drill or even dentists, we can help! We are a Dental Phobia Certified practice and our compassionate team has experience in providing gentle dentistry in a relaxed, comfortable setting.

We use the latest tricks and techniques to prevent pain during dental procedures and we are always here every step of the way to help you to build confidence and gradually overcome your fears.

Some of the techniques we use include:

Sedation

Sedation is commonly used in both dentistry and medicine as a means of helping patients to relax while they have treatment. Sedation doesn’t make you lose consciousness, like general anaesthetic. However, it does induce a sleep-like state, which ensures that you feel completely calm and comfortable. While you are sedated you will have a low level of awareness, you won’t feel any pain and you will feel sleepy. You can talk to your dentist if you wish to at any time and you will be able to hear them. After sedation, it’s normal not to remember much about the procedure.

The Wand

The Wand is a technique we use to deliver painless injections. It looks similar to a pen and it is connected to and controlled by a small computer. The aim of The Wand is to eliminate pain caused by rapid or uneven flow of fluid through a needle. Many people dread having injections because they have suffered pain in the past. With this innovation, the speed of the flow of fluid is controlled by the computer, so there is no risk of a sudden, uncomfortable burst. The Wand is suitable for adults and children and it can be really beneficial for those who suffer from dental anxiety as a result of a fear of injections.

If you’d like to find out more about our services for nervous patients, have a look around the clinic or meet with our dental team, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

 

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Easing Dental Anxiety In The Heart Of Liverpool

Thursday, May 1st, 2014

Dental anxiety is a common problem, which often prevents patients from getting the dental treatment they need. Many patients have a fear of going to the dentist and this means that they tend to wait until they are already in great pain to seek help. We want all our patients to feel confident and relaxed when they come to the clinic and we have a range of treatments and techniques, which can help to achieve this. Our dental team is very friendly and approachable and they will do everything they can to make you feel calm when you have dental treatment.

The Wand

The Wand is a technique we use to prevent patients from feeling pain when they have injections. It is suitable for all ages and can really help to ease anxiety in patients who have had painful injections in the past. The Wand is a small device, which looks similar to a pen; it is connected to a small computer, which is responsible for controlling the flow of medication and the amount of fluid injected.

Most injections seem painful because the fluid is delivered too quickly or there is a sudden burst. With The Wand, the flow is controlled and therefore injections are completely painless. The needle is also disguised, which makes the process less daunting for those who have a fear of needles.

Sedation

Sedation is hugely beneficial for nervous patients because it makes you feel completely relaxed. Sedatives don’t make you lose consciousness, but they do bring about a deep state of calm and help to prevent you from feeling pain when you have treatment. Sedation can also help patients to feel less anxious in the run-up to treatment, as they have peace of mind that they won’t feel any pain or have much sense of what is going on.

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How Does Sedation Help Dental Phobia Patients In Liverpool?

Thursday, August 15th, 2013

Many people feel very anxious when they have to go to the dentist and for some, the anxiety is so profound that they avoid going to the dentist for long periods of time, which pits their oral health at risk. We understand that for patients with severe nerves and dental phobia, a trip to the dentist is a daunting experience and we offer sedation to help make the treatment process less stressful and traumatic.

What is sedation?

Sedation is a treatment used to make the process of having dental treatment less daunting for nervous patients; it induces a state of deep relaxation and helps patients to feel calmer before and during treatment. Sedation is not the same as general anaesthetic because you do not lose consciousness during the procedure; you will be able to hear your dentist and speak to them if you wish, but you will not feel any pain and the chances are that you won’t remember much after the procedure.

What happens after treatment?

After treatment, the effects of the sedative will start to wear off; you will probably feel a little drowsy to begin with and we will keep you in to monitor you until you have come around and feel a little livelier. It is important to rest when you get home and you should arrange for somebody to give you a lift, as you will not be able to drive.

Who can benefit from sedation?

Sedation is very beneficial for nervous patients and patients who suffer from dental phobia. Sedative medication helps patients to feel relaxed and calm and it can also help to encourage patients who have not been to a dentist for a long time to pluck up the courage and have the treatment they need, as patients are comforted by the fact that they won’t feel anything during the procedure. Sedation may also be beneficial for patients with a sensitive gag reflex and those who require lengthy treatment sessions.

 

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We Offer Sedation For Nervous Patients In Liverpool

Saturday, June 15th, 2013

It is not uncommon for people to suffer from fear of visiting the dentist and dental treatments. Their fear may be founded in past dental experiences, such as drilling sounds and pain, or may be due to dental phobia.

A child’s first experience of going to the dentist may lead to dental phobia or dental anxiety in adulthood, as may the experience of the dental environment and care.

 

Relaxed and pain-free dental treatment

At Liverpool Dental Spa in Liverpool we are sensitive to the needs of nervous patients and offer dental sedation as an option for relaxed and pain-free dental treatment. Combining sedation treatment with a warm and friendly treatment environment helps patients feel in control of their care and comfortable with receiving treatment.

A person may avoid receiving dental treatment due to their dental phobia, and their oral condition and overall health may deteriorate as a result. By offering the sedation treatment option, we intend to make dental treatment available and accessible for all, including those with dental phobia.

 

The dental sedation option

Individuals have options in conscious or deep sleep sedation for total calmness during dental treatment and a more pleasant experience. There are a range of sedation options including sedation medication, inhalation sedation and conscious sedation.

Nowadays, sedation with treatments such as The Wand reduces fear of needles and dental treatments. Local or general anaesthetic options ensure pain-free treatment that may otherwise place a barrier to receiving needed dental care.

Dental sedation may be provided to give calmness while consciousness is maintained or may be administered similar to a general anaesthetic for a deep sleep during treatment.

 

Accessing dental sedation

Get in touch with us today to learn more about our dental sedation choices and how they may provide a more relaxed experience for pleasant dentistry experience and memories.

 

 

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