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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING A DENTAL EMERGENCY?
Our office is open Tuesday-Friday 8am-4pm for scheduled appointments. We are regularly closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday each week and we understand that emergencies often arise while we are out of the office. Below you will find some helpful information and resources for after-hour emergencies and what to do in the case our office is closed for a holiday, staff/doctor vacation, inclement weather or other event.
SOLUTIONS TO DENTAL EMERGENCIES
EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES
SOLUTIONS TO DENTAL EMERGENCIES DURING OFFICE CLOSURE
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What is Conscious Sedation?For conscious sedation, we use sedation medications that alleviate the anxiety and fear of a dental visit. You are sedated orally about an hour prior to your procedure with a pill. You do not actually sleep during the treatment. You will be awake and able to respond to commands. However, you will most likely not remember the dental visit. With conscious sedation, time seems to pass very quickly, so hours feel like minutes. It’s a great option if you want to do all or most of your treatment in one long visit.
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Who Can Benefit from Oral Sedation Dentistry?There are so many reasons a patient would choose to take advantage of being sedated during their dental procedures. These include anyone who suffers from dental phobia or anxiety, have experienced traumatic past dental treatments, have a severe fear of needles, do not get numb easily, need a large amount of dental work completed, have a strong gag reflex, have extremely sensitive teeth, and dislike the sounds, sights and smells associated with dental treatment and/or a dental office.
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Will someone need to accompany me to my appointment?Yes. You will need an adult (18 years or older) to drive you to and from your appointment. Your companion should stay with you for the duration of the day.
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Will I be monitored?Absolutely. Your vital signs will be taken throughout the sedation appointment, and you will never be left unattended.
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How long will I remain sedated after my appointment?Everyone’s recovery time is different based on your body, as well as the medications and dosages used. Plan on relaxing at home for the remainder of the day after your appointment. We also recommend no driving or working for 24 hours.
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Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?Yes! There is very low risk associated with sedation dentistry. We will first do a thorough check of your medical history to make sure you are a good candidate!
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More Questions?We would love to answer any other questions you have about conscious sedation! Please call us to set up a consultation.
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