Sedation Dentist
in Kissimmee, FL
Feel More Comfortable During Dental Treatment
Feeling nervous about dental treatment can make an appointment difficult before it even begins. Some patients struggle with dental anxiety. Others have a strong gag reflex, feel uneasy around needles or dental instruments, or simply find longer procedures hard to sit through.
Brisa Dental Arts offers sedation dentistry in Kissimmee, FL, for patients who may need additional help relaxing during treatment. Our sedation options include nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation.
Before recommending sedation, our team reviews your health history, dental needs, planned treatment, and concerns to determine what may be appropriate for you.
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry uses medication to help you feel calmer and more relaxed while receiving dental treatment.
It may be useful when fear, physical sensitivity, or the length of an appointment makes receiving care difficult. The type of sedation used depends on your individual needs, health history, and the procedure being performed.
Sedation does not replace the conversation about your care. If there is something specific that makes dental appointments difficult for you, tell us. Knowing whether you are worried about needles, previous experiences, your gag reflex, or the length of treatment helps us plan the visit more appropriately.
When Might Sedation Dentistry Be Helpful?
Sedation may be worth discussing if you:
- Feel anxious or fearful about dental treatment
- Have a strong gag reflex
- Feel uncomfortable around needles or dental instruments
- Have difficulty remaining still during an appointment
- Are preparing for a longer or more involved dental procedure
Needing sedation is not something you have to determine on your own. Your dentist can review your situation and explain whether one of the available options makes sense for your appointment.
Sedation Options at Brisa Dental Arts
At Brisa Dental Arts, we understand that visiting the dentist can feel overwhelming for some patients. That's why we offer a range of sedation options designed to help you feel calm and comfortable throughout your treatment. Our team will work with you to determine which option best suits your needs, comfort level, and the nature of your procedure.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral conscious sedation involves taking prescribed medication before your appointment to help you feel more relaxed during treatment. You may become very drowsy or drift into light sleep, but you remain conscious and can still respond to your dentist. Because the effects can continue after your appointment, you will need to arrange for someone to drive you home.
Nitrous Oxide, or Laughing Gas
Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative breathed through a small mask during treatment.It begins working within minutes and can help you feel more relaxed while your dentist works. Once the mask is removed, the effects wear off quickly.Nitrous oxide may be considered when a patient needs a lighter level of relaxation without the longer-lasting effects associated with oral conscious sedation.
Dental Anxiety Does Not Have to Be Severe Before You Mention It
You do not need to wait until fear keeps you out of the dental office entirely.
Our dentist in Kissimmee, FL takes time to discuss patients' goals, concerns, and preferences and describes its approach as one without pressure or rushed appointments. If something about dental care makes you uneasy, mentioning it before treatment gives the team a chance to talk through the situation with you.
Sometimes the concern is straightforward. The sound of an instrument. A previous dental experience. Worry about an injection. Difficulty sitting through a long appointment.
Those details are useful.
Sedation may be one part of making treatment more manageable, but the first step is simply telling us what is making the visit difficult.
What Happens Before Dental Sedation?
Before sedation is recommended, your health and dental history need to be reviewed.
Certain medical circumstances can affect whether sedation is appropriate, so your dentist will consider your health history along with the treatment you need and the type of sedation being discussed.
You will also receive any instructions that apply to your specific sedation option. If oral conscious sedation is planned, arrange for someone to drive you home after the appointment.
Sedation for Longer Dental Procedures
Sedation is not limited to patients with significant dental fear.
Sitting still and relaxed through a lengthy procedure can be challenging even if routine appointments normally do not bother you. Sedation may also be worth discussing before procedures such as root canal treatment or certain tooth extractions, depending on your needs and health history.
If you know that a longer procedure is being planned, ask about sedation beforehand so you understand your options and any preparation that may be required.
Frequently Asked Questions
With the sedation options offered at Brisa Dental Arts, you remain conscious. Oral conscious sedation can make you very drowsy and may cause light sleep, while nitrous oxide provides a milder relaxing effect.
Nitrous oxide is inhaled through a small mask and wears off quickly once the mask is removed. Oral conscious sedation involves prescribed medication taken before your appointment, and its effects last longer.
You will need someone to drive you home if you receive oral conscious sedation because the effects can continue after your appointment.
Nitrous oxide wears off much more quickly after it is stopped.
No. Sedation may also be considered for a strong gag reflex, difficulty remaining still, uneasiness around dental instruments or needles, and longer dental procedures.
You do not have to choose beforehand. Your dentist will review your health history, concerns, and planned treatment before determining whether sedation is appropriate and which option may fit your needs.
Yes. If anxiety or another concern is making you hesitant about dental care, mention it when you contact the office. The team can discuss what needs to be evaluated before sedation is recommended.