Discovery Dental always ensures our priority lies with having each client feel comfortable and at ease during all dental procedures. For some, routine appointments bring about dental anxiety ranging from mild nervousness to significant fear. 

While we always try to make every visit as relaxing as possible using calming office environments, explanations, and distraction techniques, further anxiety relief may be desired. Sedation dentistry presents highly effective solutions worthy of considering if trepidation could otherwise stand between you and optimum oral health. 

Minimizing Dental Anxiety 

Milder levels of anxiety most often respond sufficiently to relaxing breathing exercises, focused music, or television provided during treatment. Having a trusted dental professional explain each step helps apply logic easing apprehensions. Yet some patients require more robust assistance, especially when multiple complex procedures are planned for a single appointment.

Oral Sedation

When moderate anxiety calls for added relaxation, oral anti-anxiety medications administered one hour before appointments work well. Patients remain conscious yet calm and less distracted during treatment. Options include Valium administered dissolvable tablets in-office to take effect gradually. An experienced sedation dentist carefully monitors oral medication’s full relaxing influence ensuring safety.