If you fear dental visits you are not alone. There are many people in Utah County who postpone or avoid going to the dentist because they are just too afraid. Don’t let this happen to you. Avoiding dental care (especially avoiding mouth or tooth pain) will only make matters worse. Many of the patients we see could have avoided the need of a root canal by attending regular dental cleanings and examinations. Fortunately, many dentists have begun to provide oral conscious sedation dentistry, which can greatly alleviate dental fear or anxiety, making dental visits more comfortable and relaxing for those with dental fear.
There are many types of sedation dentistry and they offer different benefits to patients. Here at Cascade Endodontics, we offer three levels of sedation and will work with you to figure out what approach will best fit your situation.
If you have dental fear and or anxiety you could be a good candidate for oral conscious sedation. Other qualifications can include:
- sensitive gag reflex
- sore jaw muscles
- high pain sensitivity
- difficulty numbing with local anesthetic
- back or neck pain
- difficulty controlling movement
- previous traumatic dental experiences
- discomfort sitting for long periods of time
If oral conscious sedation sounds like something you might be interested in, call Cascade Endodontics and schedule an appointment with us today. Don’t let your dental anxiety prevent you from the quality of life you deserve!