At Spring Creek, the comfort of your dental experience is OUR PRIORITY

We are very experienced at working with patients who are anxious or nervous about dental appointments. In some cases, these phobias can even prevent a person from receiving the dental care they need to maintain proper oral health. At Spring Creek, we offer sedation dentistry to create a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for our patients. During your next appointment, ask us about your sedation options.

 

LEVELS OF SEDATION

There are four major levels of sedation:

  1. Minimal Sedation: Awake but in a more relaxed state

  2. Moderate Sedation: Affects your motor skills and memory of the procedure

  3. Deep Sedation: A “twilight” state on the edge of consciousness

  4. General Anesthesia: Completely unconscious

We do not provide deep sedation or general anesthesia. The level of sedation you receive depends on the medication we use and the severity of your anxiety. Regardless of the sedation you receive, most medications are used in conjunction with a local anesthetic that numbs your mouth to reduce or eliminate pain.

ORAL SEDATION

Oral, or enteral sedation, is very common in dentistry. This type of sedation typically comes in the form of a pill or liquid. Medications like Halcion or Valium may be the best way to achieve minimal to moderate levels of relaxation. The medication typically makes you drowsy or groggy, but still alert enough to answer questions and understand your surroundings.

Our goal is to listen to our patients and respond to their needs. Patient communication is also important. We take the time to make sure you are comfortable with your understanding of a procedure as well as any post procedural instructions.

COMFORTS & SERVICES

In order to make your experience as pleasant as possible, we offer our patients the following comforts and services:

  • Headphones and music

  • Relaxation techniques

  • Comfort pillows and blankets

  • Lip balm

  • Intraoral camera

  • Sedative medications

  • Pain management

  • Pre and post procedural communication

  • Procedural explanations at your pace