Denver Sedation Dentist
Monday, October 25th, 2010
Sedation Dentistry in Denver
Our Denver sedation dentist has a variety of techniques available for patients who find it difficult to undergo dental treatment. Dental anxietyof varying degree is a common report from many patients and is a chief reason why there is an under served segment in our population… the dental phobic. Denver dentists Dr. James and Candace DeLapp along with Dr. Sarah Parsons may be able to offer you a solution to your dental anxiety.
Types of Sedation Techniques used by our Denver Dentist
There are a variety of techniques used in dental sedation… some are quite simple and some are much more complex. As the complexity increases so does the extent of training as each inherent risks that each patient should be aware of and accept. While exceedingly safe as a general rule, there are rare instances in which patient can become more sedated than planned. Your Denver sedation dentist needs to be properly trained on how to handle these situations. You should consider the technique that allow you to accomplish the dental treatment. The general types of sedation include but are not limited to:
- Psycho-sedation (discussion with the patient in a calm reassuring tone etc.)
- Nitrous oxide oxygen dental sedation (laughing gas)
- Oral Dental Sedation (anxiolysis)
- Oral Pre-medication possibly combined with Nitrous oxide as an example (minimal sedation)
- Intravenous Dental Sedation (moderate sedation)
- Deep sedation
- General Anesthesia in a hospital setting
Denver Oral Dental Sedation ( Minimal Sedation)
One of the most common dental sedation medicine categories is the family of benzodiazopines. Diazepam (Valium) is the most familiar drug in this category. This medication has been used for years for anxiety and sedation. Triazolam another benzodiazepine was approve to be used as a hypnotic in 1982. It has been used in dentistry for some years and has a certain amount of anteograde amnesia. What this means is “many” but not all patients, may not remember all the details of the dental procedure. This has been termed in the general public use as” travelers amnesia”. Not remembering where your hotel is can be a… not so good thing… but not remembering the details of your dental appointment may be a good thing. Triazolam is contraindicated in pregnant females. Do not combine Triazolam with alcohol or other drugs unless approved by your doctor. Operating vehicles or dangerous machinery is also not recommended.
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