Sedation Dentistry
The number one reason patients avoid the dentist is discomfort. Discomfort may be physical or emotional, or it could be a combination of the two stemming from unpleasant experiences in the past.
At Cherry Creek Dentistry, we are sensitive to the importance of making each patient comfortable and earning their trust. Our dentists make it a priority to treating you the way they would want themselves or a family member to be treated.
Dr. Josh is an experienced dentist who uses state-of-the-art technology and the latest techniques to maximize your comfort during dental treatment. Contact Cherry Creek Dentistry at (303) 758-7676 to learn about our sedation dentistry options.
What Is Dental Sedation?
As the name suggests, sedation dentistry involves the use of a sedative to help patients keep calm before and during dental treatment.
To help alleviate anxiety and avoid delaying necessary dental treatment, our office is licensed to perform light to moderate conscious sedation so you can literally “sleep” through your treatment. In addition, at Cherry Creek Dentistry, our entire office is trained in CPR and we renew these certifications every two years as a team to insure the ultimate safety for our patients. In addition, our practice undergoes a stringent inspection for both emergency equipment and protocols every five years with the State of Colorado Dental Board for providing IV Sedation. Our safety equipment includes ECG monitor, pulse ox, blood pressure cuff, capnographer to monitor carbon dioxide exhalation, oxygen, and AED. So you are in extremely safe hands!
Another sedation option at Cherry Creek Dentistry is oral sedation. During your consultation, our dentist will discuss if you are a good candidate for receiving oral sedation. If you get tense before receiving dental care or we expect anxiety may adversely impact the treatment, our dentists may prescribe an oral sedative for you to take the morning of your appointment. By the time you’re in the chair, you should feel relaxed and free from fear, enabling our team to get your treatment underway.
How Does Sedation Dentistry Work?
Complex dental procedures are often time-consuming. In order to achieve optimal outcomes, patients must remain still for the work to proceed smoothly and successfully. Oral sedation may be effective if the dentist requires patients to be relaxed but capable of comprehending basic instructions. Meanwhile, complex cases often yield the most benefits if the patients are in a deeper state of relaxation.
At Cherry Creek Dentistry, Dr. Josh combines his skills and training to offer a unique approach to sedation for patients undergoing complex dental procedures.
The level of sedation is adjustable throughout the procedure. You may feel tired or fall asleep while our dentists work, and you’ll likely have little to no memory of the procedure itself.
Contact Cherry Creek Dentistry for Your Sedation Dentistry Consultation
Exploring your fears and concerns is a crucial part of creating your unique treatment plan. We look forward to meeting with you and determining how we can make you comfortable while providing the high-quality care you need and deserve.
For more information about our dental sedation services, please call (303) 758-7676 today to schedule your initial consultation. Dr. Josh serves patients in the Metro Denver area and throughout Colorado.