Sedation Dentistry – Clinton Township, MI
We Help Anxious Patients Relax
At Clinton Township Family Dental, we realize that going to the dentist may not be everyone’s favorite thing to do. In fact, many people experience very real fear of dental visits, whether from their own or others’ horror stories. As a result, these people avoid seeing the dentist altogether, putting their oral health at risk. It doesn’t have to be that way! In addition to providing a comfortable environment, Dr. Rabban and our team offer options for sedation dentistry in Clinton Township, MI that can take fear and anxiety out of dental visits. Would you like to have a better dental experience? Contact us and ask about using sedation at your next appointment.
Why Choose Clinton Township Family Dental for Sedation Dentistry?
- Children and Adults Treated
- Friendly, Compassionate Dental Team
- Skilled, Gentle Dentist
Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation
If you just need to take the edge off your nerves, or if you’re just undergoing a routine procedure, nitrous oxide is a great option to help you feel comfortable throughout your entire visit. You breathe the gentle “laughing gas” through a nasal mask and begin to feel its effects within minutes. The best part is that once we’re finished, you don’t have to worry about feeling groggy. In a short time, you’ll be able to drive and continue your normal activities.
IV Sedation
Dr. Milad Rabban is certified in IV conscious sedation, allowing us to offer the utmost comfortability at every appointment, even when you require complex and lengthy procedures or suffer from dental phobia. Administered directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line, the medication helps soothe your nerves and feel so relaxed that you’ll likely fall asleep. To learn more, including whether you’re a good candidate, reach out to our team today.
What is IV Sedation?
As a certified IV sedation dentist in Clinton Township, Dr. Rabban is able to administer the sedation herself from the comfort of an office that you’re familiar with and with a team you have a relationship with. Our team will place an IV into your arm to administer the sedation medication directly into the bloodstream. Within a moment, you’ll feel the effects. Because the medication can linger for up to 12 hours, you’ll need to be prepared to have a trusted friend or family member drop you off and pick you up from our office.
We will provide you with aftercare instructions to help your caretaker look after you. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call our office.
Who is a Good Candidate for IV Sedation?
Our team typically recommends sleep dentistry, also known as IV sedation, for those who experience or are in need of the following:
- A series of procedures scheduled for one visit
- A complex treatment that can take awhile
- Have difficulty sitting in the dental chair for cleanings or treatments
- Experience severe dental phobia or anxiety
- Have disabilities that make visiting the dentist uncomfortable or extremely difficult
Before we administer the medication, our team will go over your health history and make sure you’re not taking any other medications that will interact with the sedation. Once cleared, we will inform you of any risks and answer questions you may have so you feel informed, comfortable, and confident moving forward.
The Benefits of IV Sedation
For many patients, the benefits that IV sedation offers allow them to be able to visit the dental office when they otherwise wouldn’t be able to. These include:
- Achieving an extremely deep state of relaxation. In many cases, IV sedation helps patients fall asleep while they’re in the treatment chair.
- Quick-acting effects, as the medication is administered directly into the bloodstream.
- Helping patients overcome past traumatic events without making them endure a fearful situation.
- Improved long-term oral health, as patients are able to visit the dentist with more confidence.
- A skilled dentist and team that control the medication flow based on your current state, allowing you to remain comfortable throughout the entire visit.
If you think that IV sedation could be right for you and want to learn more, give our office a call! We will schedule a consultation and let you know how the process works, making sure you have an excellent experience with us.
Sedation Dentistry FAQs
Is sedation dentistry safe while pregnant?
Typically, sedation dentistry in Clinton Township is not recommended for patients who are pregnant, as the drugs used in sedation could pass through the placenta to the fetus. Using dental sedation in the first trimester can also lead to developmental concerns, and in the third trimester, could encourage premature labor. We will never recommend dental sedation to pregnant patients unless it is medically necessary. We prefer to wait until after pregnancy for any procedures that would require sedation.
Will I remember anything with dental sedation?
The type of dental sedation you receive will determine how much of your appointment you can recall. With nitrous oxide, you’ll likely remember most of your appointment, but you’ll feel relaxed and in a euphoric state. Because IV sedation is stronger and many patients tend to fall asleep while under it, it’s less likely that you’ll remember anything. The short-term memory loss effect can be great for patients with severe anxiety or dental fear, as it allows them to go to future visits without recent trauma.
Are there any risks of sedation dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is generally safe for most patients, as our team will determine your candidacy beforehand. By looking over your medical history and discussing your needs with you, our sedation dentists in Clinton Township is able to make sure it’s a safe option. We’ll also collect a list of prescriptions you’re taking to make sure that none of them have adverse interactions with the sedation.
In short, while there’s always risk to services such as sedation dentistry, our team will do everything possible to minimize those and discuss any risks with you beforehand.
Is sedation dentistry covered by insurance?
Most dental insurance companies do not cover sedation dentistry unless it is deemed medically necessary. If you have a disability, such as Parkinson’s, autism, or cerebral palsy, sedation dentistry may be covered. It can also be covered if you require a more extensive treatment or surgery, such as dental implant placement. Our team can help you check your benefits before your appointment to let you know whether sedation will be an out-of-pocket cost or not.
