by Dr. Smith | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, Dental Topics 5, Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry, also known as “sleep dentistry,” refers to the practice of calming and relaxing a patient prior to a dental procedure with the use of pharmacological agents. Sedation dentistry began in the late 1700s when a chemist named Humphry Davy began...
by Dr. Smith | Jul 8, 2025 | Blog, Dental Topics 5, Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry is often hailed as a solution to all of a patient’s problems regarding dental therapies. It can address anxiety, fear, stress, and pain. It can provide a comfortable experience for the dental patient, allowing the dental professional to work safely...
by Dr. Smith | Jun 18, 2025 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
If you have chosen to utilize sedation dentistry to address your anxiety or discomfort during dental treatment, you need to make preparations beforehand to be certain you are safe following your dental visit. Some sedation options leave you unable to drive or make...
by Dr. Smith | Mar 19, 2025 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
If you are either planning to undergo cosmetic dental procedures or necessary treatments for dental problems, there is a case to be made for considering sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry refers to the use of medications in varying forms to calm and relax you...
by Dr. Smith | Nov 27, 2024 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
Many types of cosmetic dentistry procedures such as crowns, bridges, tooth implants, or other invasive procedures require some kind of anesthesia in order to be performed in comfort for the patient. Even a procedure like porcelain dental veneers can be aided by the...
by Dr. Smith | Oct 30, 2024 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry is rapidly becoming an extremely popular choice for patients, offering them the best oral care available while providing them with a comfortable, stress-free experience. Benefits exist for both the patient and the dentist, especially for certain...