{"id":103,"date":"2019-03-01T03:05:21","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T08:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/?p=103"},"modified":"2019-06-11T20:45:12","modified_gmt":"2019-06-12T00:45:12","slug":"dental-101-an-overview-to-sedation-dentistry-boca-raton-fl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/dental-101-an-overview-to-sedation-dentistry-boca-raton-fl\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental 101: An Overview to Sedation Dentistry &#8211; Boca Raton, FL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As dentistry continues to evolve, many improved services are being offered to cater to the needs of many. For instance, there is a professional teeth whitening treatment for people who want to brighten their smile instead of using ineffective store-bought products. People who suffer from tooth loss can opt for dental implants or dentures. There is now a sure way for everyone to have their dental worries fixed, even the fear and anxiety that have been preventing them from getting the dental care services they deserve. Thanks to sedation dentistry!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"127\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/dental-101-an-overview-to-sedation-dentistry-boca-raton-fl\/sleep-apnea\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Sleep-Apnea.png\" data-orig-size=\"292,218\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sedation dentistry\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Sleep-Apnea.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Sleep-Apnea.png\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-127 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aquadentalloft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Sleep-Apnea.png\" alt=\"Sedation dentistry\" width=\"312\" height=\"233\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Sedation Dentistry and how does it help?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the means offered to patients who have always been too scared and anxious about seeing the dentist due to various reasons. Instead of seeking professional assistance, they prefer to take dental matters on their own hands. They tend to take over the counter painkillers to deal with toothache without even knowing the main cause of the issue. As a result, the problem can aggravate and lead to a more severe complication which can potentially affect general health. Sedation dentistry helps by making patients feel more at ease with the use of certain sedatives administered by the dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Types of Sedation Options<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral sedation is in the form of a pill that is usually provided an hour before the scheduled appointment. Patients should take the pill as advised to make sure that it took effect already as the planned treatment is performed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitrous oxide or commonly known as laughing gas is a sedative delivered through a mask worn over the nose of a patient throughout the whole procedure. Once administered, it only needs a few minutes to take effect, and it quickly fades as soon as the patient inhales regular air. Adjustment of the level and duration of the sedative is highly possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IV (intravenous) sedation, as its name implies, is delivered through the vein to take effect quickly. It is possible for the dentist to adjust the level of sedation to make sure that the patient will remain entirely comfortable throughout.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep sedation (general anesthesia) can make patients unconscious or fall deeply asleep during the scheduled dental procedure. They can stay asleep until the effect wears off or if it is countered with a particular medication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our sedation dentistry options, we at Aqua Dental Loft will make sure that every patient will feel completely comfortable during any of their dental appointments so that they can receive the dental care they need and deserve!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone deserves an anxious-free and comfortable dental experience! Our practice at Aqua Dental Loft makes this possible with the help of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquadentalloft.com\/services-sedation-dentistry.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sedation Dentistry services in Boca Raton, FL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What are you waiting for? Book your appointment with us.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As dentistry continues to evolve, many improved services are being offered to cater to the needs of many. 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