Sedation dentistry ‘best for those in fear’

A US dentist has encouraged the use of dental sedation in helping people who avoid seeking treatment due to fear. Patients are given a prescriptive sedative the night before a procedure, meaning the next day they will feel relaxed allowing treatment to be carried out more efficiently, Dr Tim Robinson told KPLC. Describing how ...

This entry was posted in Sedation Dentistry on 7 June 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry provides benefits

Brits could benefit from sedation dentistry. Individuals who have high levels of anxiety in regard to dentistry procedures could benefit from embracing sedation procedures. There are presently two forms of sedation dentistry, conscious sedation and sleep dentistry, and each can help people who have chronic pain issues regarding their teeth and who need extensive ...

This entry was posted in Sedation Dentistry on 10 May 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dr Greenhalgh, Dr Scott Greenhalgh, Dr Sultan Sherzoy, New Jersey, Sedation Dentistry, sleep dentistry

Conscious sedation ‘eliminates stress’

People could reduce their stress by having conscious sedation in place of anaesthesia. Conscious sedation could be a better choice for people undergoing emergency or cosmetic dentistry treatments if they find being put to sleep too stressful, it has been claimed. According to Dr Sultan Sherzoy, a dentist from New Jersey, 30 per cent of ...