Hillsboro Sedation Dentistry
Conscious IV Sedation
Conscious Sedation - or sedation Dentistry - is available our office. Sedation Dentistry bridges the gap between new technology and patient comfort. After an initial consultation, your Sedation Dentistry appointment will be scheduled. You are given a small pill to take the night before to help you sedation and relax. When you arrive at your appointment you will be attached to monitoring devices and an IV started to make you snooze through your dental appointment. Even though you are not technically asedation, most patients describe the experience as seeming to be asedation. You will have little or no memory of the appointment. You will not even remember any sounds or smells.
With Sedation Dentistry - sedation Dentistry, you will find that your treatment is performed more comfortably than you might ever have thought possible. You will be drowsy and unaware of the time passing by. During the entire appointment you will be monitored continually by our specially trained team of professionals.
Sedation Dentistry provides a way for the very fearful or especially sensitive patient to benefit from complete dental care without having to deal with the actual drilling.
When a patient asks for sedation Dentistry, they usually have to go thorough medical assessment; to be sure there are no complications that would put the patient at risk.
Usually all the necessary dental treatment is done in one visit. Treatment durations can range from one to five hours, and require that the patient have a person who has a vested interest in them to escort them to and from the office. You will be unable to eat anything six hours prior to your appointment, but will have no eating restriction after your appointment. Other than that, the use of sedation Dentistry can be very normal and uncomplicated.
As many dental patients can attest, dental phobia is paralyzing fear that keeps people from obtaining regular dental care. We know that an estimated 9-15% of all Americans avoid regular dental care due to fear surrounding the dental visit. Over 35 million Americans have some level of anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist. But for many, it is more than being afraid. Some of our patients have had a traumatic experience in a dental chair; others come from a painful past. But regardless of your personal history, we are here to help. We understand that your fears may have kept you from a dentist, but there is no need to feel embarrassed. We are not here to judge you; we are here to help you and encourage you so that you can have the confidence a beautiful smile can bring.
If you or someone you love suffers from a dental phobia, you know that shame and embarrassment become very real issues affecting a person's quality-of-life, social life and self esteem. When the patient finally gathers the inner courage to make a call to the dentist, they must be able to reach out to a team that understands the very real nature of their fears.
A good sedation dentist supports the unique needs of phobic patients from the moment they make the first call. Our office will ask the patient's dental history, his/her concerns, and any history of trauma to the mouth. Then we will listen to the patient and fully understand the magnitude of the fear. Then we will discuss the easiest and safest way to bring comfort and care to the patient. If sedation dental procedure are still needed for the dental patient then we will do a complete review of your medical history and discuss the process of IV Sedation.
Our office will have a complete treatment plan where as much treatment as is possible will be completed in one comprehensive visit - utilizing optimal sedation (sedation dental treatment) options. When a dental patient chooses the option of I.V. sedation their sedation/anesthesia is administered and monitored by Dr. Miller and his team.
When you arrive in the dental office, you will be escorted into the comfort room, covered with a thick, warm blanket and placed on a monitor to watch your vital signs. After you are comfortable Dr Miller and his experienced clinical team will take care of your dental needs.
When your treatment is completed, your companion will return you home to finish your comfortable, relaxing day.
Am I a Good Candidate for Sedation Dentistry - sedation Dentistry?
Sedation - sedation Dentistry is especially useful for adult patients who:
- Have high anxiety about dental visits
- Have had traumatic dental experiences in the past
- Have difficulty getting numb
- Have a strong gag reflex
- Have TMJ troubles and cannot open their mouth for extended periods
- Are afraid of needles
- Have sensitive teeth
- Hate the noises and/or smells associated with dental care
- Simply do not have the time for multiple visits
Sedation Dentistry is only for adult patients. Please call and schedule a consultation appointment first to answer any questions and screen for any medical reasons you may not be eligible for Sedation - sedation Dentistry.
Dr James A Miller, Aesthetic Dentist - Providing cosmetic and bioaesthetic dentistry to the areas of Hillsboro and Portland, Oregon.
Hillsboro bioaesthetic dentist
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