{"id":687,"date":"2015-08-10T11:27:26","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T15:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/?p=687"},"modified":"2015-08-10T11:27:26","modified_gmt":"2015-08-10T15:27:26","slug":"sedation-dentistry-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/sedation-dentistry-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Sedation Dentistry Right For You? Find Out!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ThinkstockPhotos-man-oral-exam-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Sedation dentistry can help you get through any dental procedure.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ThinkstockPhotos-man-oral-exam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ThinkstockPhotos-man-oral-exam.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>There are a lot of reasons why anyone feels nervous about going to a dentist appointment. Maybe it\u2019s a procedure you\u2019re having done that you can\u2019t stand the thought of enduring. Or, maybe you\u2019re too afraid that the dentist will look at your mouth and shame you for not taking care of your teeth better. It doesn\u2019t matter what the cause of your anxiety is, the important thing to know is there are ways to combat dental phobia, and it\u2019s with sedation dentistry. Too often, patients call multiple times before certain procedures just to calm their fears. It\u2019s okay \u2013 feeling uneasy about a procedure is normal. What isn\u2019t normal is choosing to opt out of treatment because of this fear. At South Shore Dental Care in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">Massapequa Park, NY<\/a>, our sedation dentistry treatment is meant to keep you calm and comfortable throughout your procedure. Though sedation dentistry does have many benefits, it doesn\u2019t come without risks.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>The Risks of Sedation Dentistry<\/h3>\n<p>There are always risks with pretty much anything in dentistry. At a moment\u2019s notice, something can go wrong. What matters is who\u2019s behind the procedure, and you can count on Dr. Dory Stutman and his wife, Dr. Khalida Stutman, to deliver comfort when you need it most. They pair with board-certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Kevin Glassman, whenever sedation dentistry is needed.<\/p>\n<p>We always plan for a successful procedure, but there are possible risks associated with sedation dentistry:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Respiratory depression (when your body doesn\u2019t receive the proper amount of oxygen it needs<\/li>\n<li>Feelings of nausea<\/li>\n<li>Hypoxia<\/li>\n<li>Lack of concentration<\/li>\n<li>Random loss of consciousness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Though these risks can be fairly significant, it\u2019s important to know that these are rare cases. For patients who have no problem going to the dentist, they needn\u2019t worry about sedation dentistry. It\u2019s reserved for the people who have a tough time receiving treatment for various personal reasons.<\/p>\n<h3>The Sedation Dentistry Services We Offer<\/h3>\n<p>Safety is of the utmost importance and is instilled in every service we provide, including sedation dentistry. We have the anti-anxiety prescription and sedative drugs that can help you receive the treatment you need.<\/p>\n<p>We can offer you the following before treatment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oral sedative<\/li>\n<li>Anti-anxiety pill<\/li>\n<li>Nitrous oxide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter which sedation treatment you choose, you can count on it being a safe option. The dosage amount will vary depending on the level of anxiety you experience. Sedation dentistry isn\u2019t for everyone, and it may not be for you. But, by offering helpful assistance, you can start enjoying your dental procedures instead of fearing them.<\/p>\n<h3>Schedule An Appointment \u2013 Sedation Dentistry, Massapequa Park<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in receiving sedation dentistry treatment, speak with our staff. Because it isn\u2019t for everyone, we\u2019ll have to sit down and go over the details and decide whether or not you\u2019re a candidate. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">Massapequa Park, NY<\/a> office is happy to serve residents in the surrounding communities of Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore, Amityville and beyond. We have the sedation dentists Massapequa Park residents can trust their teeth to.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a lot of reasons why anyone feels nervous about going to a dentist appointment. 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