Millions of people are terrified stepping foot into a dental office, causing many patients to avoid the dentist altogether. Unfortunately, they pay the price in the long run as most dental problems can worsen over time. Fortunately, there’s a solution to dental fear and phobia, which is sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry can help calm a patient enough to get through their dental procedure. But as with everything, there are some myths and misconceptions surrounding sleep dentistry:

Myth 1: Sedation dentistry is only for complex surgical procedures.

Fact: False. Sedation dentistry can be used for any dental procedure. Though less frequent, sedation dentistry can be used for as something as basic as professional teeth cleaning and dental exams for patients that have dental fears. Bottom line is that you can be relaxed during any dental procedure.

Myth 2: Sedation dentistry is only for patients with dental fears.

Fact: While sedation dentistry is widely known for easing dental fears, there are also other reasons it is used. Sedation dentistry can be helpful for patients with sensitive gag reflexes, those who have trouble sitting still for long periods, those who are having multiple dental procedures done at once, and those with special needs.

Myth 3: Sedation dentistry is unsafe.

Fact: Patients are not entirely asleep the way they would be with general anesthesia. Using sedation in dentistry is entirely safe, as long as it is being administrated by a trained professional.

Now that you are little more informed about sedation dentistry, you should already feel more at ease about making a trip to your dentist.

If you’re interested in learning more about sedation dentistry, contact Dr. Larry Lieberman, DDS at 727-785-8017 to schedule a consultation today. Or visit www.dentist-lieberman.com for additional information.

Dr. Larry Lieberman proudly accepts patients from Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs and surrounding areas.