Who Can Benefit From Anesthesia Services

Patients with:

Fear and Anxiety
According to American Dental Association surveys, more than 10% of Americans are so highly nervous and anxious about dental treatment that they totally avoid the dentist! Another 20% find treatment so uncomfortable that they are unable to follow through with treatment. In fact, nearly half of the people with dental insurance still avoid dental care because of their fears and anxiety. Modern, safe anesthesia techniques allow the fearful patient to have dental procedures without the anxiety associated with dentistry.

Low Pain Threshold
Many people perceive pain differently than others, or at a much smaller stimulus. Sometimes a dentist may have difficulty in obtaining the tooth "numbness" necessary to perform painless treatment. There are many different reasons for inadequate numbness with local anesthesia, but with general anesthesia and sedation techniques, these patients will have the perception of pain altered and will be virtually pain free during the treatment.

Active Gag Reflexes
Some patients will gag before the smallest X-ray film is even placed in their mouth, or before they have a simple impression taken. Using anesthesia services even for the simplest procedures can eliminate the problems caused by gagging.

Extensive Treatment
For sophisticated procedures such as implant dentistry, or full mouth rehabilitation, and extended procedures such as periodontal surgery and root canal therapy, anesthesia services provide increased patient comfort.

Special Needs
For physically and mentally challenged patients, and for individuals emotionally uncomfortable in the traditional dental office setting, anesthesia services can provide both a way to accomplish complete dental care as well as a more pleasant experience.