Virginia beach Cosmetic and Neuromuscular Dentistry Blog - Dr. Michael Folck

If the thought of seeing a dentist makes you cringe, then sedation dentistry could be the answer for you. Many people fear the dentist, have a bad gag reflex, or have a low pain threshold. The answer isn't avoiding the dentist. It may be sedation dentistry.

How Sedation Dentistry Works

Sedation dentistry can put you at ease whether you are coming for a tooth cleaning or a more invasive procedure. There are no needles or IVs, and you are never completely unconscious. You will be relaxed for your procedure and recover quickly from the sedative afterward.

You will take a sedative orally before your procedure. Common sedatives are zaleoplon (sonata), hydroxyzine (Vistaril), larazepam (Ativan), and diazepam (Valium). We also use nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for some of our patients.

The benefits of sedation dentistry extend beyond just relieving any anxiety you're feeling about seeing the dentist. A sedative will also eliminate the possibility of muscle fatigue from being tense during your procedure, and you can have multiple procedures completed at once because you won't be anxious about leaving.

If you live in or around Chesapeake and have been fearing the dentist, fear no more.  Contact Dr. Michael P. Folck, DDS to schedule an initial consultation today and discuss your sedation dentistry options. Dr. Folck also serves patients in the Virginia Beach, Newport News, Norfolk, Hampton, and Portsmouth areas.