What is Conscious Sedation Dentistry?
Are you afraid of the dentist? Are you wary of anesthesia, or other sleep sedation techniques? If you are, Chicago Smile Spa offers conscious sedation dentistry for Dr. Alfe’s patients. Dr. Alfe and her team of dental professionals will take good care of you while you undergo any serious dental work, making sure to keep your comfort level high and your pain levels low.
Conscious sedation dentistry from a qualified sedation dentist is an ideal procedure for patients who have extreme anxiety about dental procedures. It is a gentle technique which allows you to remain conscious during your dental procedure, but experience little to no pain. Sedation dentistry can be used in both cosmetic dentistry & restorative procedures. It is ideal for patients undergoing root canals or other serious dental procedures.
There are several types of conscious sedation dentistry.
Types of conscious sedation dentistry:
- Oral conscious sedation dentistry: This process involves the prescription of an oral sedative taken prior to the procedure. Patients will take this sedative one hour before they go to sleep the night before the procedure. It is very important that the patient NOT drive a car within 24 hours of their procedure.
- Inhalation conscious sedation dentistry: This procedure involves the inhalation of nitrous oxide. This is one of the most common procedures used by dentists across the country. This form of sedation has been a mainstay of dentistry for generations. This process is ideal for a patient who desires to recover from the sedative almost immediately after the procedure.
- Intravenous conscious sedation dentistry: This process involves the insertion of an IV into a patients vein. This is ideal for patients who have moderate to more severe dental anxiety. This gives patients virtually no memory of the procedure so a patient will feel as if they have been asleep the entire time. Intravenous sedatives are administered by a trained anesthesiologist.
Sedation dentistry at Chicago Smile Spa
Dr. Gerilyn Alfe and her trained dental staff are proficient in sedation dentistry. They are specialists in the field of dental practices such as this. At Chicago Smile Spa, the patient’s comfort comes first, and Dr. Alfe will find the appropriate sedation technique for your dental procedure.
Dr. Alfe offers a variety of dental services at Chicago Smile Spa. She is also one of the premier providers of cosmetic dental procedures in Chicago, including Invisalign® and porcelain veneers.
If you’re interested in seeing a caring dentist practicing conscious sedation dentistry in Chicago, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Gerilyn Alfe at Chicago Smile Spa today for your complementary consultation. Call Chicago Smile Spa at 773-348-2704 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Alfe.
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