Sleep Through Dental Work? | Everything You Need to Know About Sedation Dentistry 2020

Dr. Tiffany Dudley from the Spodak Dental Group is here today to explain the ins and outs of sedation!
So what you might not know about sedation is that there are multiple types you can ask for when you go to your dental office. The types that we offer here are:
1. Nitrous oxide: You have a little hood you put on your nose from which you'll be able to inhale some gas. It's a great form of sedation because you can bring yourself to your appointment and you can drive yourself home! Nitrous oxide is a gas and it works by getting into your bloodstream when you inhale. The benefits of it are that as soon as you turn it on, it works, and as soon as you turn it off, it's gone.
2. IV sedation: This is also commonly referred to as Twilight Sedation. In this instance, you get an IV in either your hand or your arm, and you are given medication that makes you feel sleepy. You wake up, and your procedure is over!
So what procedures are done under sedation? Most commonly, patients use nitrous oxide sedation for cleanings and also small procedures like fillings, crowns or root canals. It's a great option for patients who don't want to be fully sedated or use IV sedation.
When Dr. Dudley sees patients for IV sedation, the most common reason they're coming for it is fear. If you're scared of the dentist, haven't seen a dentist in a number of years, or have lots of dental work that needs to be completed, and you just have high anxiety or don't want want to sit for it, most patients ask if they can be put out and have everything taken care of in one visit. The answer at Spodak Dental Group is yes!
If you have any questions about the types of sedation we use here at Spodak Dental Group, or would like to schedule an appointment to see if you're a candidate for sedation dentistry, please don't hesitate to contact our office! You can call or text [phone] or email [e-mail] to speak with one of our team members!

[@JayHeartwing]

I'm suffering from severe phobia because of my painful experiences from my first tooth extraction and other surgery (personal)
Now, I can't even help myself but cry or having panic attacks when I think about my two broken teeth (that I am keeping for years) being pulled, plus, my wisdom teeth are currently growing (one even trying to erupt and it cause gum ulcer) which makes me really wish that miracles or magic is real. Now I'm really terrified that I maybe need a therapist, but therapists here are too darn expensive and I feel like I'm gonna die just because I'm poor and broke.

[@JordyJayHomer]

Have you been yet? After having a big panic attack in the dentist some years ago, I started taking oxazepam about an hour before visits. I'm no Dr Butt: I'm a 75kg male, and I found that 30mg was the minimum useful dose

[@lt.langle]

Thank you so much this made me feel so much better

[@ventilator98]

2 mg Midazolam, and 50 mcg of Fentanyl! Common dose during dental sedation! Propofol is an option, but Versed/Midazolam, and Fentanyl, are a great combination!

[@kellymiller1566]

i did sedation for two separate extractions , one with an implant too. its great appt over in a minute, it is expensive. for me its worth it.

[@bryanlanier7307]

Real question I have some bad cavities and I want to get them filled but I’m scared to get needles because Ik I’ll be able to feel everything still in my mind. How much would you say it cost

[@futuristicentity2417]

I might need bones extracted pretty badly because it's pulled up to my teeth. I might have to be put fully asleep period for the procedure and until the pain is gone it's pretty bad and I am miserable from it.

[@JordyJayHomer]

I did it once, but I doubt very much I'll do it again, because it's expensive and not as "sweat and dreamy" as the radio ads here in Australia suggest it is. It was ok, and served a purpose (getting 2 rear molars out without me experiencing the discomfort I did when I had my first wisdom tooth removed), but, as I said, it's not as "blissfully pleasant" as the ads hint it is, and it cost an extra ~$2,200 on top of the dentist's regular fee (in 2017 dollars), and I was only in the chair for about 15 minutes. Being in, and coming out of, the 'moderate' sedation is an odd, slightly unpleasant feeling; kinda like waking up from surgery in hospital. Also, I felt pretty sluggish for many hours after, but I was told about this before

[@itz_brian2094]

Do you have to use a IV

[@ingridigue6998]

Where is this place am interesting

[@amberbush8584]

Dentist afraid phobia scared

[@sarahwilson2379]

Random question but my one friend had sedation for dentistry and she ended up having an accident in the chair and didn't even realize it. Is this a common thing? I've never had it done and as crazy as it sounds wondering if I should wear a diaper to my appointment 🤪

[@Spodakdental]

Hi Sarah, we're so happy to hear from you! For dental insight questions please feel free to connect with a dedicated team member by calling/texting 561.303.2413 or emailing us at [e-mail] .