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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