You don't have to be nervous about wisdom teeth removal any more. At Comfort Dental of Anderson we care for several patients every week that get their wisdom teeth removed. By utilizing sedation dentistry in our dental office, our patients have nothing to fear!
Stop by the office, you'll be happy you did!
Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2008 by
Dean Stratman
Sedation dentistry, as the name implies, is a technique used by a trained dentist
to provide a relaxing and anxiety-free experience for people receiving
dental treatment. A major benefit to the sedation technique is that
people often feel the procedure lasts only a few minutes when in fact,
it might have taken hours to perform. Most people rarely feel any
discomfort after the procedure.
Many people avoid visiting the dentist because of the common dental phobia. Avoiding regular dental treatment often results in neglect of oral health and appearance, up to and beyond the point when drastic measures become necessary. Sedation dentistry addresses this phobia, allowing people to undergo dental work while avoiding this common apprehension. Additionally, sedation dentistry is such that complex dental procedures normally requiring numerous visits can often be performed in just one or two sittings. Many dentists now offer sedation dentistry; however, the level of experience among dentists in sedation dentistry varies.
What is Sedation?
Sedation is a technique that aims to pharmacologically alter your central nervous system (CNS) to produce an overall calm and relaxed (sedated) sensation. Sedative drugs (tranquillizers, depressants, sleeping pills, anxiolytics, etc.) are used to induce sedation and can be administered in a variety of ways.
In the past, IV sedation was
predominantly used to produce a sedated effect in dentistry. IV
sedation is both safe and effective when administered by a trained
professional. Today, there are alternatives available for sedation
dentistry patients. Inhalation and oral sedation offer a "no needle"
approach that many patients find
more accommodating than the
traditional IV method.
Seeking the advice of a dentist experienced in sedation dentistry, rather than foregoing treatment because of fear and potential pain, gives people the opportunity to undergo critical procedures that they would have otherwise avoided.
Sleep Dentistry or Sedation Dentistry?
Although you are kept awake throughout the sedation process, sedation dentistry has occasionally been dubbed as sleep dentistry. However, the term sleep dentistry is misleading. In actual fact, you do not sleep during the procedure, but because of the sedation effect produced by the medication, you may feel sleepy. If complex medical problems exist that prohibit you from receiving sedation, you may be given a different medication to induce a deeper type of sleep during the dental procedure. This is called general anesthesia, not sedation dentistry.
For all your sedation and sleep dentistry needs, visit Comfort Dental of Anderson today!
Posted Tuesday, March 4, 2008 by
Dean Stratman
Comfort Dental of Anderson would like to extend an open invitation to all City of Anderson Employees and their family members. Comfort Dental is the only dental office in Anderson, Indiana that has three full-time family dentists. Additionally, our dentists routinely perform services such as wisdom teeth removal, sedation dentistry, implant dentistry, and tooth whitening. Comfort Dental would like to be your family dentist in Anderson, IN. If you would like more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 765-642-9811.
Posted Saturday, October 13, 2007 by
Matthew Church
Sedation Dentistry! WOW! It has changed how many dental patients view going to the dentist office. Patients just love having there dental care done while being sedated by the Anesthesiologist. The common procedures done under sedation are dental surgery (wisdom teeth removal, dental implants) and routine dental care. Next time your at the dental clinic ask your dentist about sedation dentistry. Contact Comfort Dental of Anderson for more information.
Posted Friday, August 17, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
Sedation dental care can be as easy as falling asleep! A visit to the dental clinic may begin with an interview from the anesthesiologist to discuss sedation dentistry. Once the sedation is onboard, the dental surgery or wisdom tooth removal can commence. After waking up, the staff will give you post operative instructions and you will be on your way home!
Posted Friday, August 17, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
A trip to the dentist shouldn't be stressful. It should be pleasant and relaxing. At Comfort Dental of Anderson the relaxation starts as soon as you enter the dental office with comfortable furniture and flat screen televisions in the reception room. The dental clinic provides comfort in many ways ranging from a warm blanket when you feel cold to sedation dentistry when you are nervous. If you are looking for comfortable dental care, visit our dentist office.
Posted Tuesday, August 14, 2007 by
Matthew Church
Looking for a quality family dentist? The Doctors at Comfort Dental of Anderson have exstensive training in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and sedation dentistry. One of our favorite procedures is the instant gratification of teeth whitening. Check us out on the web or call our dental office at 765-642-9811 to experience superb dental care.
To learn more about the dental implants we perform in our office visit www.misch.com or www.biohorizon.com.
To learn more about the dental implants we perform in our office visit www.misch.com or www.biohorizon.com.
Posted Wednesday, August 8, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
How many times a day does the family dentist hear this? This one statement shows that Americans are brought up learning that going to the dental office is a "bad" experience. At Comfort Dental, we strive to end that learned fear as quickly as possible. We try to make each visit to the dental office as uneventful as possible. With advances in sedation dentistry, even the most fearful dental patients can enjoy their trip for dental care. From laughing gas to oral sedation to general anesthesia, sedation dentistry can be the right move for every patient. Whether it is tooth whitening or wisdomn tooth removal, you don't have to "hate" the dentist anymore.
Posted Monday, August 6, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
At Comfort Dental, oral sedation dentistry is an everyday occurence. Many dental procedures are performed under the use of oral sedation. Dr. Stratman was trained at the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. For more information on sedation dentistry, click here
Posted Monday, August 6, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
Can you believe that in Anderson, Indiana you can visit the dentist and get the latest cosmetic dental procedures? Yes, its true. At Comfort Dental you can get the popular Lumineers. Lumineers are the ultra thin porcelain veneers which are the cosmetic dentistry buzz word in every dental office around the country. The procedure can usually be completed with no numbing and no drilling, although some patients choose sedation dentistry to get through the dental visit. For more information on Lumineers please visit http://www.cerinate.com/html/what_are/index.html
Posted Sunday, August 5, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
At Comfort Dental of Anderson, we offer sedation services for many different situations. The majority of our patients select oral sedation, however, a growing number of patients are selecting IV Sedation or even General Anesthesia, both offered by an anesthesiologist. The anesthesiologist comes into the office on an as-needed basis. If a patient requests IV or General Anesthesia, then the doctor is contacted. The doctor will need a complete medical history as well as a consultation with your primary care physician if you have a complicated medical history. IV Sedation is an excellent choice for dental procedures such as dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, cosmetic dentistry and any comprehensive dental surgery. Sedation dentistry makes going to the dental office for dental care a piece of cake! If you have any questions regarding sedation dentistry, feel free to contact our dental office at drdean@yousleepwework.com.
Posted Friday, August 3, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
Our morning patient was concerned about having his wisdom teeth removed. The patient thought he would be too nervous to sit through the dental surgery appointment. I recommended sedation dentistry for his concerns. The dental patient was given a single pill to place under his tongue. The tasteless medicine soon dissolved and the patient was prepared for his dental surgery appointment. He was able to relax and tolerated the dental care very well. After the removal of the wisdom teeth, the patient asked when we would start the dental procedure! He didn't realize that we were already done! Sedation dental care makes going to the dentist a whole lot easier!
Posted Thursday, August 2, 2007 by
Matthew Church
Patients can be sedated for dental care. There are broken-down smiles getting worse all because fear of the dentist. But once they get comfortable with sedation dentistry they are on there way to a healthy smile.
Using Halcion is my favorite type of dental sedation. I have the patient arrive at the dental office one hour before his/her dental care appointment. We then administer one halcion pill and to ensure safety, we place the patient on a monitor called a pulse oximeter which measure heart rate, blood oxygen levels and blood pressure. Within a half hour the patient starts to understand why we call it sedation dentistry. They become very relaxed and some people even fall asleep during the dental care. The greatest benefit from this drug is most patients do not remember anything about the dental care or even the dental office itself.
For the dentophobic, sedation dentistry is the way to go. Check out www.sedationdocs.com.
Using Halcion is my favorite type of dental sedation. I have the patient arrive at the dental office one hour before his/her dental care appointment. We then administer one halcion pill and to ensure safety, we place the patient on a monitor called a pulse oximeter which measure heart rate, blood oxygen levels and blood pressure. Within a half hour the patient starts to understand why we call it sedation dentistry. They become very relaxed and some people even fall asleep during the dental care. The greatest benefit from this drug is most patients do not remember anything about the dental care or even the dental office itself.
For the dentophobic, sedation dentistry is the way to go. Check out www.sedationdocs.com.
Posted Thursday, August 2, 2007 by
Matthew Church
Dental Implants replace lost or missing teeth. Dental Implants are precision-crafted pieces of titanium that are surgically placed beneath the gums to fuse to the jawbone. Dental Implants in effect are artificial tooth roots, to which a new tooth is attached. At Comfort Dental of Anderson, we use Dental Implants to replace one or more missing teeth, to support non-removable permanent bridges for multiple teeth, or to better support a full or partial denture. Dental Implants can be placed with the patient awake however, many patients prefer to have the Dental surgery done with sedation dentistry. In general, patients are amazed the day after the leave the dentist office there is little or no pain. Like natural teeth, Dental Implants require normal dental care (brushing flossing) and regular visits the your dental office or dental clinic.
Posted Wednesday, August 1, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
Many patients are asking about the new ultra thin cosmetic dental veneers. We have been placing these thin veneers for about 18 months. This procedure lends itself to very conservative cosmetic dental care. Patients at our dental practice are very happy with the results! Many of the patients will start the process with cosmetic teeth whitening to get the rest of the teeth to a lighter shade that we can then match the new cosmetic dental veneers to. Occasionally, patients will request sedation dentistry for the procedure, but it is not required. The cosmetic procedure is very uninvasive and more times than not, doesn't even reqire dental numbing! Cosmetic dental veneers can also be placed in conjunction with dental implants or any other family dental procedures.
Posted Saturday, July 28, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
I have recently been asked if it is safe to have all 4 wisdom teeth out at the same time. Most people prefer to have all 4 wisdom teeth removed at the same appointment. The risk of adverse side effects, like dry socket, obviously goes up with multiple extractions, however, it is generally very safe to have all wisdom teeth removed at the same setting. Usually the adverse side effects can be reduced or eliminated completely just by following the post operative instructions given at the appointment. Most of my patients choose to have all 4 wisdom teeth removed at the same time with the aid of sedation dentistry.
Posted Thursday, July 26, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
A visit to the dental office can yield some very valuable information. Go visit many dental clinics or dental offices to see what each has to offer. Does the dentist do sedation dentistry? Does the dentist offer wisdom teeth removal? Is the practice focused on cosmetic dentistry or dental implants? It is important to feel comfortable at a dental office with the cleanliness of the facility. If you are not happy and comfortable, keep searching until you find the family dentst that is right for you!
Posted Thursday, July 26, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
At Comfort Dental of Anderson we strive to make each dental care visit special. From painless injections to high quality cosmetic dentistry our dentists strive for perfection. Our office is equipped with a special dental surgery suite in which procedures like dental implants and wisdom teeth removal take place. Most of our patients also elect to use some form of sedation dentistry. We offer all phases of family dentistry as well as cosmetic dentistry and implant dentistry. If you are looking for a dental office that will fulfill you dental care needs, try Comfort Dental.
Posted Thursday, July 26, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
Dental care can be very nerve racking for most patients. Dr. Stratman usually suggests that patients consider the various forms of sedation for their dental care. Forms of sedation dentistry offered at Comfort Dental of Anderson include laughing gas, oral sedation and iv sedation. Most patients having dental treatment for the removal of wisdom teeth and the placement of dental implants usually select oral sedation or iv sedation. The iv sedation offered at Comfort Dental is administered by Dr. Leo Patron. Dr. Patron is a seasoned anesthesiologist. Some patients having treatment as minor as cosmetic tooth whitening may still decide on sedation. At Comfort Dental, its YOUR choice!
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