Sedation Dentistry in Crescent Springs, KY
Heritage Dental Center provides advanced sedation dentistry services to help you receive the dental care you need without anxiety or discomfort. Our experienced team at our Crescent Springs location specializes in creating comfortable, stress-free experiences for all patients.
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8am-5pm
Tuesday: 8am-5pm
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-3pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Meet Our Crescent Springs Dentist
Dr. Brunelle
Nitrous Oxide
Or laughing gas, offers mild sedation, helping with relaxation and pain reduction. It’s safe for most patients and wears off quickly with oxygen, leaving you alert and able to drive home.
Oral Conscious Sedation (OCS)
provides deeper relaxation, keeping you calm and drowsy during treatment. While you can still stand and respond, many patients have little memory of the procedure, making it ideal for those with dental anxiety.
Intravenous Sedation (IV)
is used for shorter treatments, delivering quick effects that may make you feel like you slept through the procedure. While grogginess may occur, it fades within hours. IV and OCS require a ride home, as sedative effects can last up to 24 hours.
Reasons to Use Sedation in Dentistry
Sedation dentistry serves multiple important purposes in dental care, from helping our Crescent Springs patients manage severe anxiety and nervousness during procedures. Sedation dentistry is used during complex, lengthy or invasive treatments like fillings, extractions, root canals, implants and bone grafting.
Sedation is particularly helpful for patients with sensitive gag reflexes or special needs, allowing them to comfortably receive dental care. It enables dentists to perform necessary procedures while keeping patients relaxed throughout the process.
Who Is A Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?
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Patients with
Dental Anxiety -
Individuals Undergoing
Complex Treatments -
People with
Sensitive Gag Reflexes -
Patients with
Special Needs -
Individuals Needing
Multiple Procedures
Important Things to Know About Recovering From Sedation Dentistry
After undergoing sedation dentistry, it's crucial to prioritize proper recovery by resting for the remainder of the day and having someone drive you home due to potential coordination impairment. Patients should expect to feel drowsy or groggy for several hours following the procedure and should avoid any strenuous physical activities until the sedative effects have completely worn off.
To ensure the best possible recovery, it's essential to carefully follow all post-procedure care instructions provided by your dental care team.
Our Sedation Dentistry Process
During your initial consultation, your dentist will assess your health and recommend the best sedation option. Your comfort and safety is our top priority.
- Initial Consultation: Your dentist evaluates your health and recommends suitable sedation methods.
- Sedation Administration: You’ll receive the form of sedation decided by you and your dentist (oral, nitrous oxide or IV).
- Monitoring: Our staff tracks vital signs throughout for safety.
- Treatment: Your dentist performs dental work, which may feel like it happens quickly.
- Recovery: Post-procedure grogginess requires a driver; recovery varies by sedation type.
Why Crescent Springs Locals Trust Us for Anxiety-Free Dentistry
Crescent Springs locals trust us for anxiety-free dentistry because we prioritize patient comfort and offer a range of sedation options tailored to our patients. Our compassionate team creates a calm, welcoming environment to ensure a stress-free experience. We make dental visits easier for those with anxiety, allowing them to receive the treatments they need without fear or discomfort.
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