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Mild Sedation
At SunBird Dental we
offer a wide variety of medical options to keep you
comfortable. All of our treatment rooms are equipped with
nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for the safest, most
effective administration of this highly effective relaxant. For your
safety, our assistants have had special training in the monitoring
of nitrous oxide and oxygen. Many patients find that they respond
well to an alternative method of anesthetic called a TENS
unit, that uses a mild electric current to numb the area
where we will be working. This can sometimes be used in place of a
shot or to numb the area where a shot will be given. If a shot is
necessary we always use a topical anesthetic to numb the tissue
first and your local anesthetic will always be personalized to
compliment your individual biological makeup and body chemistry.
This personalization can significantly reduce your post-treatment
side affects.
More Sedation
For patients
who have extensive treatment needs or just need a little extra
reassurance, Dr. Payne will customize a pre-treatment
prescription for oral medication that will offset any
anxiety and discomfort. If you feel that being "just a little out of
it" will make your visit more comfortable don't hesitate to ask. To
"sleep through your next visit and wake up with a brand new smile"
ask for oral conscious
sedation.
What makes
this type of sedation perfect for most patients is that it involves
only oral medication, a simple little pill, no shots or needles. The
medication is carefully regulated so that you are in a twilight
state where you are conscious but not really aware. Perfectly
comfortable, floaty, dreamy, and completely relaxed.
Not only is this type of sedation ideal for
patients who dread going to the dentist, it is also a real relief
for patients who want to have extensive treatment completed in one
or two appointments. Since keeping your mouth open for long periods
of time can result in post operative discomfort, many patients avoid
appointments that are more than one to two hours long. But with oral
conscious sedation your jaw muscles stay completely relaxed so you
can comfortably sit (or lie back) during longer procedures without
the discomfort.
Conscious Sedation
May be For You if You Have:
- Experienced trauma from dental procedures in the past.
- Experienced difficulty getting numb.
- Sensitive teeth.
- Limited time to complete your dental care.
- Fear of needles or shots.
- A desire to experience the ultimate in relaxation during your
dental procedures.
Total Sedation
Dr.
Payne is also on staff at McPherson Memorial Hospital and can
complete your treatment under general anesthetic if
you so desire. This allows us to treat patients who have extensive
needs, patients who are medically compromised or have special needs,
and any patient for whom treatment might otherwise be
traumatic.
1325 E. First Street - PO Box 964 - McPherson,
KS 67460
620-241-0266 -
mailbox@sunbirddental.com
Before you speak a word, your smile says volumes about
you
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