by Dr. Smith | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Sedation Dentistry
Sometimes it is necessary to sedate patients during dental procedures to allow them to be more comfortable and to decrease their anxiety. The two methods that dentists typically use are general anesthesia and IV sedation. Let’s learn the differences between these two...
by Dr. Smith | Apr 1, 2022 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, 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 | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
In order to ensure your comfort and ease during a dental procedure, sedation dentistry is often the best option. Many levels are available, including conscious oral sedation, inhaled sedation, and intravenous (IV) sedation. Conscious oral sedation minimizes patient...