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Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry can completely change how you feel about seeing a dentist. If you struggle with visiting the dental office because of anxiety or a phobia, or just want to be more relaxed for your dental appointment or longer procedures, sedation anesthesia could be an ideal solution for you. Sedation can help you have a less stressful experience and overcome your fears to take back control of your oral health.
Sedation Dentistry Santa Rosa
Stress-Free Dental Work With Sedation.
Dental sedation creates a relaxed, calm experience, allowing you to stay conscious but stress-free throughout any treatment. Sedation dentistry can also suppress an overactive gag reflex, decrease issues such as tremors, and help local dental anesthesia (numbing injections) work better and last longer.
Ease Long Appointments
If you need long or complex procedures, sedation dentistry allows you to combine multiple treatments into fewer, more convenient appointments without causing excess discomfort or stress. Being sedated makes it possible to do more work in one appointment.
Remove Obstacles to Care
Dental anxiety is one of the most common fears, and it’s also a major reason people delay or avoid needed dental care. Our expertise as sedation dentists offers a way to beat the dental anxiety and get the care you need. Because fear shouldn’t stand in the way of your good health.
With sedation, you can relax at the dentist.
The team at Dr. McCormick’s office is always looking for ways to help our patients feel more comfortable during each dental visit. We work to create a comforting, friendly and relaxed atmosphere in the office, and are always here to answer questions and address your concerns. One of the ways we help our patients have an easier time with dental treatment is by offering safe and effective sedation dentistry in Santa Rosa.
Sedation dentistry is an area of dentistry that can include various techniques for relaxation and pain control. We offer a variety of methods, including oral sedation, hypnosis, and nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, to help you relax and decrease stress, discomfort, and barriers to care. One or more of these methods can be combined with local dental anesthesia to ensure a painless, stress-free dental experience.
What are the benefits of sedation dentistry?
It’s common for people to feel anxiety, fear, worry and stress, sometimes to extreme levels, about or during dental procedures. Sometimes, this can hinder our ability to perform treatments as efficiently as possible, and may even stop you from getting needed dental work done. Sedation offers a way to relax in the dentist’s chair and get the care you need. Even if you’re generally comfortable at the dental office, sedation dentistry can help in other ways.
Sedation is a great option for anyone who:
- Has an overactive gag reflex
- Has trouble getting or staying numb with local dental anesthesia
- Struggles to stay still in the dental chair
- Has medical or developmental issues that interfere with dental visits
- Has a fear of needles
- Wants to combine multiple treatments into fewer appointments
- Has very sensitive teeth or tender gums
- Needs help overcoming previous bad experiences in the dental office
Our methods of sedation allow you to remain conscious and follow directions from our team during the procedure, but feel profoundly relaxed the whole time. In fact, many people don’t even remember the dental procedure once it’s over, and are able to simply go home with renewed oral health and a beautiful smile.
How does sedation dentistry work?
We use a safe, well-tested and long-established method of sedation called oral conscious sedation. We’ll give you oral medications before your visit, which will help you feel relaxed, calm, and completely comfortable. Dr. McCormick is experienced in sedation dentistry, and has been using it with patients for more than 20 years. With any form of dental anesthetic or sedation, we will carefully monitor your wellbeing during the entire process to ensure your safety and appropriate response to the medications.
Other methods we use include hypnosis to reduce anxiety, and nitrous oxide gas, also known as laughing gas. Dr. McCormick and his team will talk with you about the options available and discuss what would be best for your individual needs.
If dental anxiety or fears about dental work are keeping you away from the dentist, allow us to help you toward better dental care with sedation dentistry in Santa Rosa. It’s important to us that you always feel comfortable with us so you can get the care you need.
Meet the Santa Rosa Dentists Dedicated to Giving Your Smile the Personalized Care It Deserves
About Dr. Andrew McCormick:
Dr. Andrew T. McCormick is a native Californian originally from Monterey County. He graduated from U.S.C. school of dentistry and subsequently opened his practice in Santa Rosa, finding Sonoma County to be an ideal place to locate.
In January 2010, he became an accredited member of AACD, one of 350 dentists worldwide, after extensive work to raise his level of expertise in cosmetic and rehabilitative dentistry. Click here to read more about Dr. McCormick.
Voted Best Dentist in Santa Rosa
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1 of 350 Dentists Worldwide
Accredited with the American
Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
About Dr. Jessy Singh:
Dr. Jessy Singh is a dentist in Santa Rosa, California committed to crafting healthy, radiant smiles with precision and care. She has a strong foundation with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Touro College of Dental Medicine and a Bachelor of Science degree from Santa Clara University. She then continued her education, pursuing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry from the University of the Pacific.
Dr. Singh’s professional expertise spans a comprehensive range of dental procedures including examinations, restorations, extractions, and implants. Dr. Singh is particularly passionate about comprehensive treatment planning and enjoys performing crown and bridge procedures. She works to ensure each patient receives care tailored to their needs. Learn more about Dr. Singh
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