Anesthesia Options - Temecula, CA

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Sedation Dentistry Alleviates Dental Fear

While it’s not uncommon to experience some pre-procedural dental anxiety, the mere idea of visiting a dentist or oral surgeon causes a level of dental fear that prevents some patients from getting essential care. At Innovative Implant & Oral Surgery Center, you’re in highly skilled hands with our oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Kenneth B. Whitworth who is a medical doctor with decades of experience and advanced training in dental anesthesia. Rest assured, Dr. Whitworth and our entire team go the extra mile to deliver exceptional oral surgery and restorative dentistry in a warm, safe and soothing setting. In addition to local anesthesia, we offer sedation dentistry in Temecula, CA customized to your specific level of dental anxiety and the procedure you’re undergoing. If you’re looking for soothing sedation anesthesia near you, we have your smile and nerves covered with a full range of sedation dentistry options. In addition to lessening dental anxiety and fear, dental anesthesia makes procedures such as wisdom tooth extraction easier—and in many cases, enables our team to complete complex treatment in just one visit.

Who Needs Sedation Dentistry?

Any degree of dental anxiety/fear
Overly sensitive gag reflex or teeth
Low pain threshold
Resistance to local anesthesia
Multiple complex treatments
Aversion to the noises, smells, and tastes associated with dentistry

Soothing Sedation Dentistry Options

Nitrous Oxide

A mainstay of dental anesthesia for decades, nitrous oxide (aka laughing gas) is a colorless gas that produces a pain-relieving and relaxing effect. The safe and effective gas is mixed with oxygen inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose. Nitrous oxide is an excellent option for mild to moderate dental anxiety because it induces a feeling of relaxation and sense of well-being or euphoria. After the nitrous oxide is turned off, you breathe in oxygen only for a few minutes. The effects of nitrous oxide wear off quickly and many patients recall little to nothing about their procedure. This type of sedation doesn’t produce any lingering side effects, so you can drive yourself home.

IV Sedation

IV sedation in Temecula, CA involves administration of sedative medication through a thin needle placed into a vein in your arm or hand that helps you relax and feel comfortable. IV sedation is a safe and ideal option whether you have severe dental anxiety or are undergoing more complex procedures such as full mouth dental implants. During your procedure, all your vitals are closely monitored to ensure your comfort and safety. The amnesic effects of the drug make you forget the procedure, which is an excellent benefit if you suffer from dental anxiety. For both IV sedation and general anesthesia, you’ll remain in a “recovery” area and observed by our staff until the medication effects have sufficiently worn off. A designated adult should stay at our office during your procedure and must drive you home.

General Anesthesia

General anesthesia is the strongest type of sedation dentistry administered through a face mask or intravenously. During your procedure, we closely monitor your heart rate, blood pressure and breathing to ensure your comfort and safety. General anesthesia induces an unconscious state, therefore you won’t be able to respond to our team nor feel any pain during your procedure. General anesthesia side effects can persist for up to 12 hours. As such, a responsible adult must accompany you to our office, stay during your procedure/recovery and drive you home.

Neglecting Your Smile Can Impact More Than Oral Health

If you’re avoiding going to the dentist for any reason, it’s inevitable that your oral and general health will suffer. Without proper dental care, bad oral bacteria can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. If gum disease advances to periodontitis, oral bacteria can spread to other parts of your body, causing systemic infections and complications, especially if you have diabetes, respiratory disease or heart disease. The earlier gum disease is diagnosed and treated, the better the chance of keeping your natural teeth and maintaining your general health. At Innovative Implant & Oral Surgery Center, we partner with multiple insurance companies to ensure paying for treatment is as painless as your procedure. With affordable and soothing sedation dentistry in Temecula, CA, comfortable and clinically excellent dental care is a phone call away. Dental anesthesia from our skilled oral surgeon will help prevent oral health issues from impacting more than your smile!

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