Is Sedation Dentistry Right for You?

At Mounts Dental Care, we want your experience at the dentist to be a positive one. Many people struggle with anxiety or nerves around visiting the dentist in North Little Rock. Sedation dentistry can provide a solution. Are you a good candidate for sedation dentistry? Here is a closer look at who should consider this option.

You’re Anxious About Your Oral Care

The best candidates for sedation dentistry are those who feel a lot of anxiety about their dental care. Even light sedation, not full sedation, can make the overall experience far more pleasant.

You Need Extensive Work Done

If you need several procedures at the same time, sedation dentistry makes it easier. You can have them all done at once, helping you save time and potentially money on your dental care. Without sedation, you may be limited in the number of procedures you can have at once due to the amount of anesthetic they would require in your mouth, but under sedation, your dental team can knock them all out at once.

You Have a Strong Gag Reflex

A gag reflex can increase the risk of complications during dental procedures, and it creates frustration for you and your dentistry team. Under sedation, that reflex settles, and your team can get the work done without this frustration.

You Struggle to Open

If you have jaw pain or TMJ, keeping your mouth open during dental work is hard. Under sedation, you don’t have to tax those muscles or endure the pain and discomfort that comes with opening your mouth for long periods of time, and your dentist will have full access to your mouth.

Are you interested in learning more about sedation dentistry? Our team will be happy to discuss this option with you and see if it’s the right fit. Reach out to Mounts Dental Care today to learn more.