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Sedation Dentistry
There are different types of sedation dentistry ranging from nitrous oxide or laughing gas, oral conscious sedation, IV sedation and general anesthesia, which is done in a hospital setting. Our office provides oral conscious sedation and nitrous oxide. We are licensed with the California State Board to perform Oral Sedation Dentistry. This type of sedation allows for a safe, comfortable relaxing experience that will help you to overcome the fear and anxiety associated with dental procedures.
As a person who has been extremely in fear of dentists and has neglected keeping up with my dental needs, I was pleasantly surprised to meet with the staff of the Offices of Dr. Bradley Parker. Dr. Parker has provided excellent care and counseling regarding my fears and concerns and his staff is always at hand to provide comfort and assistance. I have suddenly become the “poster patient” for the dental industry and urge others with fears to seek his assistance. Thank you for all being there for me. 
~ Daniela
Dr. Parker has received extensive training in the area of oral conscious sedation and has been safely treating patient using sedation since 2004. The nice thing about sedation dentistry is that most patients will not remember the elements that can trigger anxiety such as the sight, smells and sounds of the procedure the day after the procedure, and the patient will be very relaxed and comfortable during treatment.
Dr. Parker tells of one patient, Denielle … “Who was very fearful about going to the dentist, she was referred by a friend, and had neglected her mouth for years because of her fear. She was so anxious at the first appointment she was crying in the reception area. We were able to put her at ease, diagnose her dental problem and using oral conscious sedation we were able to complete her complex dental care over a few appointments. She was so happy when was done she decided to have braces in our office to improve her smile, and was able to do so without sedation. Today she has a beautiful smile and is much more relaxed and less anxious.”
Oral conscious sedation is given by prescribing a pill to be taken the night before. Then another pill will be crushed and placed under the tongue in the morning. The type of medication and the amount will vary based on your needs. We do not start treatment until you are relaxed and comfortable and then we also administer nitrous oxide if you need it. If it is a longer appointment, we may add some sedation during treatment to ensure your comfort. We still use a local anesthetic. We make sure that you are numb and pain free. One method that we use is the wand anesthetic. This is a computerized local anesthetic that makes things very comfortable for the patient. In fact, many patients say they don’t even feel the shot.
The patients who benefit the most from oral sedation dentistry are the ones who have been avoiding going to the dentist due to fear and anxiety. It is also a good technique for patients when we are doing more comprehensive dentistry. We may be doing multiple crowns, bridges, or implants in one procedure. These patients may need to be in the chair for multiple hours. Sedation dentistry can make this time more comfortable for the patient. Call today for a consultation and we will send you a free CD about sedation dentistry.
As a person who has been extremely in fear of dentists and has neglected keeping up with my dental needs, I was pleasantly surprised to meet with the staff of the Offices of Dr. Bradley Parker. Dr. Parker has provided excellent care and counseling regarding my fears and concerns and his staff is always at hand to provide comfort and assistance. I have suddenly become the “poster patient” for the dental industry and urge others with fears to seek his assistance. Thank you for all being there for me. ~ Daniela
Dr. Parker tells of one patient, Denielle … “Who was very fearful about going to the dentist, she was referred by a friend, and had neglected her mouth for years because of her fear. She was so anxious at the first appointment she was crying in the reception area. We were able to put her at ease, diagnose her dental problem and using oral conscious sedation we were able to complete her complex dental care over a few appointments. She was so happy when was done she decided to have braces in our office to improve her smile, and was able to do so without sedation. Today she has a beautiful smile and is much more relaxed and less anxious.”
Oral conscious sedation is given by prescribing a pill to be taken the night before. Then another pill will be crushed and placed under the tongue in the morning. The type of medication and the amount will vary based on your needs. We do not start treatment until you are relaxed and comfortable and then we also administer nitrous oxide if you need it. If it is a longer appointment, we may add some sedation during treatment to ensure your comfort. We still use a local anesthetic. We make sure that you are numb and pain free. One method that we use is the wand anesthetic. This is a computerized local anesthetic that makes things very comfortable for the patient. In fact, many patients say they don’t even feel the shot.
The patients who benefit the most from oral sedation dentistry are the ones who have been avoiding going to the dentist due to fear and anxiety. It is also a good technique for patients when we are doing more comprehensive dentistry. We may be doing multiple crowns, bridges, or implants in one procedure. These patients may need to be in the chair for multiple hours. Sedation dentistry can make this time more comfortable for the patient. Call today for a consultation and we will send you a free CD about sedation dentistry.
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