{"id":911,"date":"2019-01-19T16:41:42","date_gmt":"2019-01-19T16:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=911"},"modified":"2025-11-20T19:41:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:41:27","slug":"have-no-fear-sedation-dentistry-in-dublin-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/have-no-fear-sedation-dentistry-in-dublin-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Have No Fear\u2014Sedation Dentistry in Dublin Is Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/AdobeStock_86169661__1547587691_35310-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man smiling in dentist chair\" class=\"wp-image-912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_86169661__1547587691_35310-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_86169661__1547587691_35310-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_86169661__1547587691_35310.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Are you afraid of going to the dentist? Maybe you\u2019ve had a\nbad experience in the past or you get nervous when you hear the dental tools.\nWhatever the reason, you\u2019re not alone. It has been estimated that anywhere\nbetween 30 and 40 million Americans avoid going to the dentist out of fear or\nanxiety, even when they need treatment for gum disease, chipped or cracked\nteeth, or tooth pain. No matter the level of your dental anxiety or dental\nfear, there is a way to put you at ease when you visit the dentist: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/oral-sedation.html\">sedation dentistry<\/a>\nin Dublin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is sedation dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sedation dentistry is the use of various types of sedatives\nto calm patients\u2019 nerves in the dentist\u2019s chair. Whether for complex, invasive dental\nprocedures or just a simple tooth cleaning, sedation dentistry can make going\nto the dentist much less stressful for those with dental anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can sedation dentistry help me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sedation dentistry helps patients who experience the\nfollowing symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A strong gag reflex.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fear of needles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical disabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A negative response to Novocain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fear of dental procedures of any kind. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discomfort with having the dentist or hygienist in<br>close proximity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience these symptoms, you don\u2019t have to suffer\nin silence. It is important to voice your concerns and explain your anxiety so\nthat the dentist can address them and make your experience more comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the types of sedation dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The two most common types of sedation dentistry are nitrous\noxide and oral sedation. For nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, you can\nfeel the calming effects almost instantaneously. Fully awake and aware of your\nsurroundings, you feel relaxed and content. Fortunately, the effects of nitrous\noxide wear off quickly, allowing you to return to errands, home, or work\nwithout assistance or impairment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral sedation is a great option for those who feel deeper\nanxiety or fear. About an hour before the procedure, you take an oral sedative\npill. Although you are fully awake and able to answer questions during the\nappointment, you are less aware of what\u2019s going on around you. The effects of\noral sedation can last for several hours, meaning that you need to have an\nadult drive you to the appointment and back home afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going to the dentist doesn\u2019t have to be torture. As you work\nwith a dentist who performs sedation dentistry in Dublin, you will be able to\novercome your dental anxiety. Sedation dentistry allows you to get the dental\ncare you need while making the whole experience more enjoyable. Who knows? You\nmay even start to look forward to visiting your dentist for the opportunity to\nrelax. For more information about sedation dentistry, contact your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/\">Distinctive Smiles of Dublin<\/a>, Dr. Eric Buck and the staff are dedicated to making their patients as comfortable as possible. Using both nitrous oxide and oral sedation techniques, they put their patients at ease and listen to their concerns with compassion. To schedule an appointment, you can call (614) 792-1800 or click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/contact.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you afraid of going to the dentist? Maybe you\u2019ve had a bad experience in the past or you get nervous when you hear the dental tools. Whatever the reason, you\u2019re not alone. 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