405-848-7780
Sedation (Sleep) Dentistry
Edmond, Lawton, Norman, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
If you are letting fear keep you from dental visits, Dr. Terry Bass and his sedation dentistry Team have a safe solution. Sedation or sleep dentistry is an anxiety-management tool that helps fearful patients relax and during their time in the dental chair. Safe sedative medication lets you trade in feelings of discomfort and stress for a peaceful dental visit. We can use sedation dentistry with all types of procedures, including minor treatments, cleanings, and more extensive procedures like dental implants.
Read about Choosing a Sedation Dentist.
If you are unsure whether or not your anxiety level is enough to warrant sedation, speak to Dr. Bass about your concerns. During the sedation consultation, we do not even need to do an examination if you are uncomfortable. Dr. Bass will go over the sedation dentistry options and present the benefits of using sedation. We will also discuss the safety of sedation and decide if it is right for your circumstances.
Reasons for Sedation Dentistry
- You have postponed or cancelled past appointments because of feeling anxious or nervous
- You have avoided your doctor’s treatment recommendations due to fear
- You experience signs of anxiety or panic during dental visits, such as increased heart rate, sweating, shortness of breath, or extreme discomfort
- You have a sensitive gag reflex or become panicked when holding your mouth open for an extended period of time
- The dental office environment, including the sights, sounds, and smells of the practice, create symptoms of anxiety
- You had a negative dental experience in the past
One of the major benefits of using sedation (sleep) dentistry is that multiple procedures or treatments can be performed in just one session. Because you are sedated, you are able to sit for several hours in comfort. You may not even remember the appointment after sedation dentistry.
To find out more about sedation (sleep) dentistry, please contact Dr. Bass. Dr. Bass is a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) and can answer any questions you may have. We serve the Edmond, Lawton, Norman, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma areas.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
405-848-7780
