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Enjoy Anxiety-free Dentistry with Sedation Dental Care
Many patients have the fear of the dentist, often leading to dental avoidance. Jepsen, Murphy & Associates Dental offers a calming environment and sedation dentistry in Westminster, Colorado, to help you enjoy a comfortable dental experience. The results? You’ll get the needed treatment, preventing unnecessary pain and costly treatments.
The right candidates for sedation dentistry
Sedation dental care can be beneficial to patients for various reasons, depending on their specific needs and preferences. You should consider sedation dentistry if you:
- Have dental anxiety or fear.
- Have a low pain threshold.
- Are undergoing complex or lengthy procedures.
- Have a strong gag reflex.
- Have special needs.
- Are undergoing multiple procedures in one session.
We offer nitrous oxide sedation for worry-free dentistry
Our office administers nitrous oxide or laughing gas to overcome dental anxiety. This treatment involves inhaling an odorless and colorless gas (nitrous oxide) via a mask placed over your mouth and nose. Once you inhale the laughing gas, the sedation effects kick in almost immediately.
Nitrous oxide calms your nerves, making you feel relaxed as the dentist works on you. This way, you can remain comfortable in the dental chair, making your overall experience worry-free and faster. After treatment, we’ll administer oxygen to eliminate the sedation effects of nitrous oxide. As a result, you can drive yourself home and continue with your everyday activities without lingering sedation effects.
Nitrous oxide is ideal for all patients, including children and patients with special needs. This procedure is popular because it’s easy to administer and doesn’t cause any significant side effects.
Our sedation dentistry doesn’t make you unconscious
Absolutely not! Nitrous oxide neither induces sleep nor renders you unconscious. You will remain awake and responsive to our instructions throughout the treatment. However, if your dentist administers general anesthesia or deep IV sedation, this will indeed render you unconscious. Rest assured, the doctor will closely monitor your vital signs to ensure your safety throughout the procedure.
Do I still need anesthesia with sedation dentistry?
Yes! Sedation dental care isn’t a substitute for anesthesia. If your procedure needs anesthetics, our doctor will administer it for optimal comfort. Our practice follows strict sedation protocols to achieve safe and effective outcomes.
A dentist for dental-phobic patients near me
Battling dental fear or anxiety in Westminster, CO? Welcome to Jepsen, Murphy & Associates Dental! Our friendly practice is dedicated to providing a comfortable and stress-free experience. Take the first step towards a healthier smile, and schedule an anxiety-free appointment today by dialing (303) 452-4556.