Who Can Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry has created a buzz in dental marketing, as it is an easy way for patients to experience a more enjoyable trip to the dentist. But sedation isn’t necessary for everyone, and there are multiple sedation therapies available –picking the right sedation for your needs is essential.
Our sedation dental treatments work best for patients in the following circumstances:

Patients Who Need Extensive Care - When full-mouth restoration is necessary, sedation can help patients complete their transformation in fewer appointments, by making longer visits more comfortable. Sedation is especially beneficial when full-mouth reconstruction includes surgical procedures, like the placement of dental implants. With sedation dentistry, you can enjoy a deep feeling or rest, while Dr. Plasch works to improve your smile.

The Mildly to Severely Anxious – Feelings of dental anxiety vary, depending on previous experiences and your level of comfort with certain procedures. For patients with mild sensitivity or apprehension that may involve fear of triggering a gag reflex or being intimidated by the sounds of dental equipment, nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedatives help induce feelings of relaxation. Our third option for sedation, NuCalm, helps promote comfortable care for the most nervous. With this sedation therapy, the more nervous you are, the better the system will work for you.

Those Wish to Avoid Sedative Medication –Sedation dentistry can still help you experience successful dental visits in the event that you wish to avoid taking medication to feel relaxed. Our Hayward dental office uses an innovative system called NuCalm that uses natural supplements and suppresses sensory stimulation to help you feel as relaxed as you would feel right before you fall asleep. NuCalm is gentle, effective, and does not produce after-effects like grogginess and sleepiness.

Dr. Plasch and his team offer a variety of dental sedation therapies to meet your needs, including nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and medication-free sedation with NuCalm. Regardless of your level of anxiety or how complex your treatment plan may be, we can find a treatment that will work for you. For more information on how sedation can help you, please contact our office for your consultation.