Why Do People Choose Sedation?
Beyond having a dental phobia, there are other reasons why people benefit from dental sedation, including:
- Bad gag reflex
- Previous bad dental experience
- Decreases pain or discomfort
- Immune to numbing agents
- Sensitive teeth
- Needs several treatments completed at once
- Difficulty keeping your mouth open
Types of Sedation We Use
At Hastings Family Dental, we offer two forms of sedation — minimal oral conscious sedation and nitrous oxide. Both of these options ensure safety and effectiveness throughout the dental implant procedure.
Dr. Bauer’s use of advanced technology minimizes your recovery time, makes the procedure more comfortable, and allows him to work on your smile continuously, which means your procedure will be over quicker.
Minimal Oral Conscious
If you need something stronger than your average sedative to help you relax for your appointment, we feature minimal oral conscious sedation. About an hour before your treatment, you’ll take a small pill.
When you arrive for your appointment, you’ll begin to feel calm and slightly drowsy. While you might not fall into a deep sleep, some patients do periodically doze off.
Following the successful placement of your dental implants, Dr. Bauer will gently wake you by giving you a light nudge. Since oral conscious sedation can last longer than your appointment, it’s crucial that you have someone to drive you home afterward.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is the most common form of dental sedation. Dr. Bauer will begin by placing a mask over your nose and administering a combination of the gas and oxygen so that you can enjoy a calm, care-free treatment.
Our team of dental professionals will carefully monitor the amount of gas you inhale throughout the procedure. The gas works best for some patients because it’s fast-acting, meaning you don’t have to wait an hour for it to kick in. As soon as the treatment is complete, we’ll stop the flow of the nitrous oxide, and you’ll return to your normal state.
Nitrous oxide is the only form of sedation we offer that allows you to drive yourself home following your procedure since it wears off quickly. However, we still recommend having someone give you a ride home if you don’t feel comfortable.
Feel Safe with Our Hastings Team
At Hastings Family Dental, we want you to feel confident about every aspect of your dental implant treatment, which is why we offer sedation dentistry. Whatever your reason for pursuing dental sedation, we’ll help you enjoy a calm, stress-free procedure.
Dr. Bauer understands that not everyone enjoys the dentist, but he also knows the importance of maintaining a healthy smile. With sedation dentistry, we can complete your treatment efficiently, ensuring your implants are long-lasting and look just like your natural teeth.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Bauer by calling (402) 519-2164. Alternatively, you can fill out the submission form below, and one of our delightful staff members will reach out promptly.
