Dental Patient Taking Dental Sedative

Dental anxiety has no limitations and it can affect dental patients of all ages. However, thanks to major advancements in sedation dentistry, patients who suffer from dental anxiety have an option for relief. Even more so they will be able to experience receiving the dental care they need without the anxiety they don’t want. To learn more about benefits of sedation for patients read why it’s beneficial below:


Which Patients Benefit?
The usual types of patients that benefit from sedation dentistry include those with the following:

  • Sensitive teeth
  • Dental Anxiety
  • Low pain tolerance
  • Claustrophobia
  • Sensitive gag reflex
  • Previous dental trauma
  • Fidgety behavior


Positives of Sedation Dentistry
The major benefit of undergoing sedation during a dental procedure, such as dental implants and laser gum surgery, is to avoid receiving any kind of dental pain or dental anxiety during the dental procedure. Also, this allows the doctor more time to be precise with their work ensuring that you have a positive dental experience and minimal healing time.


Schedule Your Appointment
If you suffer from dental anxiety or if you fall into the category of any of the above-mentioned types of patients then you would benefit from sedation dentistry. Please feel free to contact Periodontal office in Brentwood, TN to schedule your appointment. Our doctors, Dr. Bill AkinDr. Will Akin, and Dr. Brian West, will be able to discuss our sedation options with you and find the best option for you.