Dr. Craig Barrows - Creating Great Smiles - Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Yuma, Arizona

Sedation Dentistry

Dr. Craig Barrows offers sedation for patients with special needs or dental anxiety. Sedation dentistry is not for everyone. In fact, many of our patients with some dental anxiety find they don't need sedation in our office. These patients often tell us that our caring, gentle approach provides them with a relaxing, pleasant experience even without sedation. The choice is really yours.

What is Oral Sedation?

Patients who are apprehensive about receiving dental treatment often avoid going to the dentist. Ultimately, this avoidance can lead to advanced disease and the need for expensive treatments that could have been avoided.

Oral sedation provides a safe, effective way to alleviate dental anxiety and provide patients with the treatment they need.

How it Works

Oral sedation makes use of a prescription medication that induces a drowsy, relaxed feeling. This is an oral medication and no intra-venous needles are used. Due to the relaxing effects of the medication, patients must have a friend or family member bring them to the dental office and return them home.

During oral sedation, the patient's vital signs are monitored. Although patients are not completely unconscious, many patients sleep through their dental appointment. Few patients have any memory of their treatment.

Advantages of Oral Sedation

Oral sedation is an excellent method of treatment for patients who have any of the following concerns:

• Discomfort with Needles and Shots
• Dental Anxiety
• Difficulty Getting Numb
• Very Sensitive Teeth
• Extensive Dental Needs