{"id":99,"date":"2017-08-28T16:04:01","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T16:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2021-10-14T20:20:01","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T20:20:01","slug":"sedation-dentistry-in-long-island-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/28\/sedation-dentistry-in-long-island-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Sedation Dentistry Means You Don\u2019t Have to Fear the Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"patientDentophobia, or fear of going to the dentist, is a common issue. Many people have had past negative experiences, while others are afraid of undergoing painful procedures. If you start shaking in your boots when it\u2019s time to visit your dental care provider, you might put off making your appointment. And then put it off some more. And then put it off a little more. However, thanks to sedation dentistry in Long Island City<\/a>, there is no need for you to be afraid of your next dental visit.<\/p>\n

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An Introduction to Sedation Dentistry<\/h2>\n

There are different levels of sedation available at your local dentist in Long Island City, and the level that is right for you will depend on what work you are having done as well as your personal needs. Whichever method you choose, you can be confident that your dentist will do their best to make sure you are as comfortable and relaxed as possible during the procedure.<\/p>\n

Sedation dentistry can benefit people of all ages. It is even appropriate for people who do not have a deep fear of visiting the dentist. If you have very sensitive teeth or gums, or if you simply have trouble sitting still, it may be right for you.<\/p>\n

Types of Sedation Dentistry<\/h2>\n

Your dentist will discuss the different types of sedation with you. The two main avenues through which you may be sedated include:<\/p>\n

Oral Sedation<\/h3>\n

Your dentist will give you two pills. You\u2019ll take one the night before your procedure so you can relax and get a good eight hours of shuteye. You\u2019ll take the next one about an hour before the dental work begins.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll probably remain conscious during the procedure so you can respond to any questions the dentist asks you. However, you won\u2019t experience any pain. You\u2019ll feel very relaxed and enjoy an overall sense of well-being. Afterward, you might not remember undergoing the dental procedure at all.<\/p>\n

Since the drugs used in oral sedation are pretty powerful, you\u2019ll need to have someone drive you to and from your appointment.<\/p>\n

Nitrous Oxide<\/h3>\n

Nitrous oxide<\/a>, commonly called laughing gas, is administered through a mask that goes over your nose. Your dentist can easily adjust the level of nitrous oxide that you\u2019re receiving so you\u2019ll stay comfortable and relaxed. It begins to work as soon as you inhale it, and its effects wear off quickly after you\u2019re no longer breathing it in. With this type of sedation, therefore, you\u2019ll be able to return to your daily activities soon after your dental work is done.<\/p>\n

Afraid of the dentist? Don\u2019t be! Let your sedation dentistry experts in Long Island City help you relax.<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Ishwinder Saran is one of your friendly, dedicated dental professionals at LIC Dental Associates. His extensive training and his resolve to cater to each patient\u2019s needs make him a competent and compassionate care provider. If you have questions about sedation dentistry, reach out to Dr. Saran<\/a> and the team at LIC dental Associates at 718-530-6539.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dentophobia, or fear of going to the dentist, is a common issue. Many people have had past negative experiences, while others are afraid of undergoing painful procedures. If you start shaking in your boots when it\u2019s time to visit your dental care provider, you might put off making your appointment. And then put it off […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":101,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99\/revisions\/101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}