If the idea of visiting the dentist makes you feel a little anxious or afraid, you can rest assured that your dental team understands your concerns. They want to do all they can to help you feel comfortable and relaxed. To that end, they may suggest that you be sedated during treatment. What is sedation dentistry? What can you expect from it? In this blog post, you will find answers to these and other frequently asked questions about sedation dentistry.

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Sedation dentistry is often touted as an option for people who experience fear or anxiety around their dental appointments. Certainly, it may be able to help you if you struggle with negative feelings toward oral procedures. However, even if are inclined to be perfectly calm during dental appointments, sedation may still be recommended for you. Let’s talk about a few benefits of sedation dentistry that go far beyond relieving anxiety.

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Does your child become anxious or afraid when it is time to visit the dentist? Countless kids are in the same boat. Whether they had a negative experience in the past, or they simply dislike the sights and sounds of the dental office, many young ones are hesitant to settle into the treatment chair. Sedation may be able to help. But, you may still wonder, is sedation dentistry safe for children? This blog post discusses why you have nothing to worry about.

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