Sedation Dentistry Eliminates Fear
EXPERIENCED SEDATION DENTISTRY
Dental anxiety should not keep you from getting the care you need. At Weimar Family & Implant Dentistry, Dr. Richard Weimar helps fearful, nervous, and sensitive patients feel calm and comfortable with sedation dentistry in Maple Grove, MN.
Whether you have avoided the dentist for years, had a difficult past experience, struggle with a strong gag reflex, or need several treatments completed, oral sedation may help you receive care in a relaxed, low-stress way. Dr. Weimar has performed more than 2,000 sedation treatments and has helped many patients finally move forward with the dental treatment they have been putting off.
Comfortable Dental Care for Patients With Dental Anxiety
Many people delay dental appointments because they are afraid of pain, needles, gagging, or feeling overwhelmed in the chair. Unfortunately, small dental problems often become more serious when treatment is postponed.
Sedation dentistry can make your visit easier by helping you feel deeply relaxed during your appointment. You will not be under general anesthesia, but you may feel sleepy and have little or no memory of the procedure afterward. For many patients, this makes it possible to complete needed dental work comfortably and confidently.
CANDIDATES FOR SEDATION
- Feel nervous, embarrassed, or fearful about dental visits
- Have had a bad dental experience in the past
- Dislike needles or dental sounds
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
- Need a longer or more complex dental procedure
- Want to complete multiple treatments in fewer visits
- Have avoided dental care because of anxiety
SEDATION MADE EASY WITH THE WAND®
In addition to sedation, our office uses The Wand® anesthesia delivery system to make local anesthetic more comfortable. This computer-controlled system delivers anesthetic slowly and precisely, helping numb the treatment area while reducing the discomfort many patients associate with traditional injections.
For patients who are nervous about needles, The Wand® can make the numbing process feel easier and less intimidating.
Our Sedation Dentistry Options
ORAL SEDATION
Oral sedation puts patients into a sleepy state during the procedure. Administered in pill form a few hours before treatment, patients will be able to respond to commands, but will likely not remember the procedure. The effects of oral sedation typically last after treatment, so you will need someone to take you home.
LOCAL ANESTHETIC
Used in conjunction with other forms of sedation, local anesthetic blocks sensations of pain or discomfort. By injecting the anesthesia at the treatment site, it will numb the location during procedures. Patients commonly report only feeling slight pressure at treated locations of the mouth.
COMFORT AS SOON AS YOU COME THROUGH THE DOORS
With sedation dentistry, you no longer have any reason to fear dental care. Dr. Richard Weimar believes that sedation can be your path to a healthy smile by allowing you to get the treatments you need. In addition to sedation, our office has a relaxing atmosphere and we offer comforting blankets, free wi-fi and refreshments to make you feel more at home. You can join our thousands of happy, healthy patients who receive their dental care pain- and anxiety-free with dental sedation at Weimar Family Dentistry.
The benefits of Oral Sedation are endless!
About 25% of the population doesn’t pursue dental treatment because of fear or anxiety, for the last 20 years we have helped those type of people out by offering a procedure called Oral sedation. What we do is that we give them a pill that makes them basically snooze throughout the appointment. It is not like general anesthesia where you are basically put in a coma and then revived later on. You are able to respond to questions and feel just like you are napping, do you want to wake up and you know be concerned about things? No you are basically snoozing through it, it is quite typically referred to as it is kind of like that 3’ o clock in the morning where you are kind of rolling over to wake up look at the alarm clock and then just go back to sleep knowing everything is good – so with this you also don’t have any type of memory of the procedure so you can sleep through a procedure basically get your dental work done, and not have any concerns about pain, and needle, a gag reflex or anything like that, and we also get a tremendous amount of dentistry done at one visit, many times we will take 10 years of neglect and have it taken care of in one visit.
Why you should choose Oral Sedation if you are skeptical of dental treatment.
About one fourth of all people have a very real fear of dental treatment. This can come from previous bad experiences, it might come from claustrophobia, concerned about long extensive treatment or a variety of other concerns, and truly for these people sedation is a godsend. It can help people through fillings, root canals implants, a variety of procedures. With sedation appointments, you are given medication that you take about one hour prior to the appointment – you get to the office you are assessed for the need for further, medication to help you through the appointment. With this medication, you will snooze through the appointment with little or no memory of the appointment, the medication is eliminated fairly quickly form your body and are about to work or drive the next day.
I am one of the general dentists in Minnesota that’s been licensed for the longest period of time. I completed my certification in sedation at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine more than 20 years ago and done approximately 2000 sedations. If dental fear is keeping you from getting dental treatment, we would love to help you out. Give our office a call, and we can give you any further information. Thank you.
FAQs
Q: What Is Sedation Dentistry?
A: Sedation dentistry involves using medication to help relax and calm our patients so that they have an anxiety-free and comfortable experience. Our office offers a few options for sedation, including The Wand anesthesia delivery system, Nitrous Oxide, and oral sedation, which will make you sleepy and completely relaxed for the duration of your treatment. Oral sedation is administered via a pill that you will take a few hours before your appointment. Because the effects of oral sedation will last for a while after your treatment, we require you to have a ride ready to bring you to your appointment and take you home afterward.
Q: Why Do Patients Choose Sedation Dentistry?
A: There are several reasons our patients ask about our sedation options. Sedation will ease any dental fear or anxiety you may have, keeping you in a calm and serene state during your treatment. Sedation also helps our team work faster and allows Dr. Weimar to complete multiple treatments within one appointment. Sedation is great for patients who struggle to sit still or have strong gag reflexes. No matter the reason, if you are interested in the sedation options we offer, please ask Dr. Weimar and our team. We will be happy to tell you more!
Q: Can I Only Be Sedated For Complex or Complicated Procedures?
A: Oral sedation helps keep patients calm, relaxed, and comfortable during more complicated procedures, but it is also great for any procedure that may be needed. In many instances, patients ask about sedation because they suffer incredible anxiety, even if the procedure itself is not particularly complicated. Oral sedation also helps patients who have a strong gag reflex. Sedation can be used in treatments, including fillings, root canals, and cleanings.
Q: Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?
A: There is always some level of risk when undergoing any form of sedation, but as long as it is administered by a medical professional trained in the safe practice of sedation, it is safe. It is essential to disclose your complete and accurate medical history before undergoing any form of sedation so that it can be determined if there could be any side effects. If you are on any medication or have a medical condition that could create an issue, you may not be a good candidate for sedation dentistry. Otherwise, dental sedation is considered a safe practice.
Q: Will I Be Unconscious When Under Dental Sedation?
A: Many forms of dental sedation aim to ensure the patient is fully relaxed and stress-free during their procedure. With these goals in mind, dental sedation is not meant to render you unconscious. You will remain conscious while you may feel drowsy or “loopy.” You should still be able to fully communicate with your dentist when necessary.
