Sedation dentistry uses carefully administered medication to help patients feel relaxed, comfortable, and free of fear while receiving dental care. It is often recommended for people who experience dental anxiety, have a sensitive gag reflex, require extensive treatment, or simply want a smoother, stress-free experience. Depending on the level of sedation, you may feel drowsy, drift in and out of light sleep, or be completely unconscious. Throughout the process, your safety is closely monitored to ensure you remain comfortable from start to finish.
Dr. Daiana Atari at Smileplicity Dentistry is proud to offer sedation dentistry in Raleigh, a solution designed to make dental procedures as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
At Smileplicity Dentistry in Raleigh, Dr. Daiana Atari provides two advanced forms of sedation for patients who need a deeper level of care:
With IV sedation, medication is delivered directly into your bloodstream through a small IV line. This allows the sedative to take effect quickly and lets your dentist adjust the dosage as needed throughout the procedure. Patients often describe the experience as feeling like they are in a dream-like state, with little to no memory of the treatment afterward. IV sedation is especially helpful for patients with high dental anxiety, those with special healthcare needs, or anyone undergoing longer or more complex treatments.
For patients who require complete unconsciousness during treatment, general anesthesia provides the deepest level of sedation. You will be fully asleep and unaware of the procedure, while your vital signs are continuously monitored by trained professionals. This option may be recommended for extensive surgical procedures or for patients who cannot tolerate dental care under lighter forms of sedation.
At Smileplicity Dentistry, your safety is our highest priority. Every sedation option is administered under strict monitoring, and Dr. Atari and her team will walk you through what to expect so you can feel confident and at ease in choosing the right option for your needs.
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Sedation dentistry is designed to provide a pain-free dental experience. While you may still feel some pressure or movement, the sensation of pain is significantly reduced or completely eliminated. Different levels of sedation can be used depending on the procedure and your personal comfort level. Local anesthesia is often used in conjunction with sedation to numb the specific area where our Raleigh dentist will be working. This combination ensures that you remain comfortable and pain-free throughout the procedure.
During dental sedation, medication is used to help patients relax during dental procedures. The level of sedation can vary from minimal, where you're awake but relaxed, to general anesthesia, where you're completely unconscious. Depending on the type of sedation, the medication may be inhaled, taken orally, or administered intravenously. Throughout the procedure, your vital signs will be closely monitored to ensure your safety. It's important to note that even with sedation, a local anesthetic is usually still used to numb the area being treated.
The length of a sedation procedure can vary greatly depending on the type of dental work being done. Simple procedures may only take a few minutes, while more complex treatments could take several hours. However, one of the benefits of sedation dentistry is that it can make time seem to pass more quickly. Many patients feel as though their procedure lasted only a few minutes, even if it was actually several hours.
The length of time that dental sedation stays in your system depends on the type of sedation used. Light sedation methods like nitrous oxide (laughing gas) wear off quickly, often within a few minutes after the gas is stopped. Oral sedatives and IV sedation have a longer-lasting effect, and you may feel drowsy for several hours after your procedure. It's important to have someone available to drive you home after these types of sedation.
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