The majority of our Surrey patients find that local anesthetic is sufficient to prevent pain during routine dental procedures. Nonetheless, some patients need additional help to get them through the essential treatment they need. That's where dental sedation can help.
Our goal at Guildford Dental is to provide you with a relaxed and comfortable dental experience, no matter why you are coming to our office.
Typically, local anesthetic is adequate for preventing pain during routine dental procedures such as fillings however, some patients find the additional help of dental sedation beneficial for reducing anxiety and helping them to have a positive dental experience.
Each patient's sedation and general anesthesia needs are different. Your reasons for requesting sedation will be different from another patients, which is why our Surrey dentists determine each patient's sedation needs on a case-by-case basis.
Your dentist may recommend dental sedation in the following cases:
- Dental phobias
- Exaggerated gag reflexes
- Low pain tolerance
- Special healthcare requirements
- Difficulties sitting still during dental treatment
- Difficulty holding mouth open for sustained periods of time
- Severe dental anxiety or fear
- Local anesthetic is not effective in controlling your pain
- Special needs due to mental or physical disabilities
- Allergies to local aesthetic
- Undergoing long, complex, or particularly invasive dental procedures
- Special needs due to mental or physical disabilities
It's essential not to allow dental anxiety to prevent you from getting the dental health care you need! Our team of professionals can help you to get through your next dental treatment in a calm and relaxed manner.