Is Sedation Dentistry Safe For Milwaukee?

By admin on December 2, 2011

When I discuss sedation dentistry with new Milwaukee cosmetic dentistry patients, I encounter many misconceptions. The purpose of today’s Brookfield Dental Care family dentistry article is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about dental sedation.

Myth #1: With Milwaukee Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious

Some nervous Milwaukee dental patients are not only afraid of receiving treatment; they also fear the thought of not being in control. At Brookfield Dental Care, we offer different levels of sedation, but none of the sedation options put you completely to sleep. With oral sedation you are relaxed but not totally knocked out. When we need to ask a Milwaukee dental sedation patient a question during the treatment, the patient is able to hear, understand, and respond.

Myth #2: Milwaukee Dental Sedation Should Only Be Used For Extensive Dental Treatment

Milwaukee anxiety-free dentistry is completely safe. Many nervous sedation dentistry clients request sedation for routine general dentistry exams and procedures.

Myth #3: Most Dental Insurance Companies Do Not Cover Sedation Dentistry

Some Milwaukee dental insurers do cover sedation. Check with your insurer for details about your dental insurance benefits.

Myth #4: Sedation Dentistry Is Still Experimental

Milwaukee cosmetic dentists have been safely providing sedation for many years. Dr. Ralph Pamenter meets all the requirements advised by the American Dental Association. Millions of Americans and thousands of Milwaukee dental patients have safely received sedation for dental treatment.

For more information about anxiety-free dentistry, contact Brookfield Dental Care at http://www.brookfielddentalcare.com/ or (262) 649-9165 today to schedule a sedation consultation.

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Keeping Dental Patients Comfortable In Milwaukee

By admin on November 11, 2011

Pain isn’t fun. Your Milwaukee dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at Brookfield Dental Care have made patient comfort a top priority. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, your family dentist has various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give you a more enjoyable experience.

Some of the most common pain-relieving medications used in Milwaukee general dentistry offices and around the country are topical anesthetics. These are swabbed directly onto mouth tissue so they only numb the very surface layers. Topical anesthetics can reduce the pain of mouth sores, or they can be applied to prepare the mouth for an injection.

Local anesthetics are injected into mouth tissue (usually the gums) to block the nerve sensations to specific areas of the mouth. Milwaukee dentists numb the mouth in this way before filling cavities, treating gum disease, or before certain cosmetic dentistry procedures.

More involved dental procedures may necessitate the need for nitrous oxide or even general anesthesia. Ask us about sedation dentistry and oral conscious sedation.

It is very common for your dentist to recommend an over the counter analgesic to relieve pain after a dental visit. These medications include aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen.

Because your Milwaukee cosmetic dentist will most likely use a pain reliever during the dental visit or prescribe something for you to take after the treatment, make sure you jot down a complete list of medications you are taking, including herbal supplements, before each appointment.

I’m Dr. Ralph Pamenter and I want Milwaukee residents to be informed about their dental care, especially as it pertains to pain relief during dental treatment. If you are in the Milwaukee area and are looking for quality dental care, please contact my office today at (262) 649-9165. Our caring staff would be happy to talk to you about dental implants, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and the other services we offer.

Dr. Ralph Pameneter
Brookfield Dental Care
17535 West North Avenue
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045
http://www.brookfielddentalcare.com/

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Milwaukee Sedation Dentistry

By admin on October 7, 2011

Many Milwaukee dentistry patients have discovered the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry (called sedation dentistry). There are three main types of sedation options available in the Milwaukee area.

Inhalation

Nitrous Oxide, sometimes called ‘laughing gas‘ has been used in Milwaukee cosmetic dental offices for over a century, because, in many ways, it is an ideal sedative. It begins to work quickly, but then wears off as soon as the Milwaukee dental patient stops inhaling it. Breathing nitrous oxide can produce warm tingling sensations and a feeling of euphoria.

Oral Conscious Sedation

Oral sedatives take longer to work than nitrous, but produce a calmer state for many nervous Milwaukee general dentistry patients. Triazolam and diazepam are common oral sedatives used in dentistry. These sedative medications are routinely prescribed by Milwaukee physicians for anxiety, insomnia, and muscle spasms.

Oral sedation is a good sedation choice for anxious patients who require a lengthy dental procedure. After the dental visit, it takes a while for the medication to wear off. A Milwaukee conscious sedation patient should not plan to drive home after undergoing oral sedation.

IV Sedation

Like nitrous, intra-venous sedation starts working immediately as the sedative enters the bloodstream. IV sedation usually produces the deepest state of relaxation. IV patients can dream away the entire procedure and wake up calm and relaxed.

To schedule a dental sedation consultation, call Brookfield Dental Care at (262) 649-9165 . We have the answer for your dental anxiety.

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Sedation Dentistry in Brookfield, WI

By admin on September 8, 2010

Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at your Wisconsin cosmetic dentist office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite Wisconsin radio station. A woman clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open mouth. You close your eyes.

As you read this, does your heart start to race? Are your palms sweaty?

If so, you may be a good candidate for sedation dentistry. Oral sedation benefits nervous dental patients every day. Moderate sedation is used for all types of dental procedures such as root canals, dental implants, and wisdom teeth removal. If you are considering extensive restorative or cosmetic dental work, conscious sedation may allow your dentist to complete multiple procedures in a single visit.

Don’t let fear prevent you from getting the dental treatment you need. Schedule at Brookfield Dental Care to learn about dental sedation dentistry.

Ralph Pamenter DDS
http://www.brookfielddentalcare.com/
Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry

Call us at: (262) 649-9166

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Afraid of the Dentist? Your Milwaukee Sedation Dentist Can Help

By admin on August 11, 2010

If you live near Milwaukee and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, sedation dentistry is for you.

Sedation dentistry is available at Brookfield Dental Care. We have been providing sedation dentistry for several years with excellent outcomes. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and very popular for our nervous cosmetic and restorative dental clients in the Milwaukee area.

Though it may sound impossible, with sedation dentistry, dentistry patients can actually relax during dental visits. In addition, healing times for oral surgery and extensive cosmetic dentistry procedures are often shorter if the patient is sedated during treatment.

Sedation dentistry is great for alleviating anxiety for our Milwaukee patients, and it can be effective for treating or working with the following:

Teeth sensitivity;
Fear of needles;
A powerful gag reflex;
Difficulty controlling body movement;
Lengthy multi-procedure visits;
Difficulty becoming numb with traditional injections.

If you need dental work more extensive than a filling; such as a root canal, tooth implant, crown replacement or wisdom tooth extraction; call Brookfield Dental Care. When you come to our office, we can give you more information about sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is only one of the services we offer at Brookfield Dental Care, where your smile is our top priority!

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