Dentistry in Plano and Dallas, TX
Sedation Dentistry
Many people avoid the dentist because of fear or anxiety. If this describes you, sedation dentistry may be the solution you need. Dr. Ragnellis a highly trained IV and oral sedation dentist who can ease your fears to help you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile. His credentials include membership in the American Society of Dental Anesthesia and sedation certification from the University of Southern California School of Dental Medicine.
Sedation dentistry is safe and effective. Many patients choose IV or oral sedation dentistry for their dental procedures because they:
- Suffer from dental anxiety
- Are scared of dentists and dental procedures
- Dislike needles
- Don’t like the sounds in a dental office
- Have difficulty getting numb
- Need numerous dental procedures
With oral sedation dentistry, you’ll take a sedative about an hour before your procedures. You’ll enter a state of deep relaxation, and Dr. Ragnell will perform your dental work while you rest comfortably. He can potentially perform many procedures in a single visit.
Oral sedation dentistry allows you to be conscious throughout the entire procedure but unable to feel pain, anxiety, or fear. Although sedated, you’ll be able to respond to commands and breathe without assistance.
If you prefer a deeper form of sedation, we may suggest IV sedation. Under IV sedation, patients fall asleep while dental work is completed. IV stands for intravenous, which means that a sedation drug is administered through a vein. The drug gets into the bloodstream so that you sleep during your dental visit. Patients who suffer from severe anxiety, dental phobia, or physical discomfort often opt for IV sedation.
Following your sedation dentistry appointment, you’ll need a friend or family member to drive you home. Your sedation will wear off gradually, and you won’t remember the details of your dental visit.
We also offer nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, to alleviate anxiety and eliminate potential discomfort.
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Call Smile ‘n Share It today to schedule your sedation dentistry consultation with Dr. Ragnell. Our Plano dental office serves the greater Dallas area with comprehensive dentistry for beautiful smiles and healthy mouths.
