Sedation Dentistry Boston
It’s Time to Relax at the Dentist’s Office!
Does your fear or anxiety of the dentist prevent you from receiving the regular dental care you need? From soothing mild jitters to removing severe phobias, sedation dentistry in Boston can provide significant help.
Whether you need a simple checkup or something more involved, sedation dentistry can help you finally feel at ease in the dental chair and not have to stress about your smile.
To learn more about your sedation options and how we can remove any obstacles between you and your ideal smile, reach out to us today.
Why Choose Kraft & Schrott Dental Associates for Sedation Dentistry?
- Friendly & Compassionate Dental Team
- US & European-Trained Sedation Dentists
- Trusted by Boston Since 1974
Who Is a Good Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?
The best candidate for sedation dentistry is someone who avoids visiting the dentist due to their fear or anxiety. Sometimes, people only need to undergo one visit under sedation to see that there is really nothing to fear from visiting the dentist.
People who have mobility issues that prevent them from comfortably reclining in the dental chair may also benefit from sedation dentistry, which helps them to relax for however long is necessary to complete the dental treatment.
People with severe gag reflexes are also good candidates for sedation dentistry.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Your team at Kraft & Schrott Dental Associates is pleased to offer oral conscious sedation to our patients who are afraid of dental treatment. We achieve this level of sedation by prescribing a common medication for you to take the night before and about an hour before your appointment. By the time you are settling into the dental chair, its effects have taken over and you are ready to receive treatment. We always combine oral conscious sedation with local anesthesia to ensure you do not feel anything at all from your treatment.
Is Oral Conscious Sedation Safe?
We will consider your complete health history before recommending oral conscious sedation. Most of our patients can safely undergo sedation dentistry. Performed by a qualified dentist like the team at Kraft & Schrott Dental Associates, sedation dentistry is a safe and effective option for helping people of all ages overcome their dental anxiety. You remain fully conscious and able to respond to your dentist’s questions throughout your time under sedation -- but you are totally relaxed and removed from the sights, smells, and sounds of what is going on around you.
The medication used in oral conscious sedation is commonly prescribed and associated with only mild and temporary side effects. Some patients experience slight nausea after rousing from oral conscious sedation. Most will not remember anything from their time under sedation, which is a bonus for people dealing with dental fear or anxiety.
