Alluvial Dental Center

Cosmetic Dentistry

Fresno, CA

559-325-0700

SERVICES

Sedation, ultimate solution for ultimate cowards

For many people, a trip to the dentist can be frightening and filled with anxiety.
The fear of pain and the sights, sounds and smells associated with some dental procedures cause a large portion of the population to avoid this important part fo their general healthcare.  But with today's advanced dental technology and pain management alternatives, a visit to the dentist can now be a much more pleasant experience.

What is sedation dentistry?

When a patient requires the administration of a drug to calm his/her anxiety, it is called "conscious sedation".  Sedatives can be administered before,during or after dental procedures and may be give by mouth,inhalation or IV.These methods of sedation allow the patient to become relaxed during the treatment, but able to respond to speech or touch. IV sedation medicine are very similar to medicines that are used by medical procedures like colonoscopy.You will want to discuss all aspects of these various techniques with dr. Park in order to select the one that is best for you.

Benefits of sedation dentistry

- can reduce the number of appoinments necessary to repair years of dental neglect
- can reduce the physical and mental fatigue related to lengthy procedures
- can help patients who have a strong gag reflex or have difficulty opening their mouth for a long period of time







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In Fresno California and the surrounding
Clovis - Madera - Visalia - San Joaquin Valley CA areas.