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Tucson Pediatric Sedation Dentistry

Lessen Discomfort During
Dental Procedures

Tucson pediatric sedation dentistry is a form of dentistry that is often used to help alleviate anxiety and fear in the dental patient.

Dental anesthesia is a tool to help patients remain calm during both routine and difficult dental procedures. It ensures a positive experience and helps reduce dental anxiety effectively.

Tucson pediatric sedation dentistry ensures that children can receive necessary dental treatments in a comfortable and stress-free environment. By utilizing various sedation options, such as nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and general anesthesia, the dental team can cater to each child’s specific needs. This approach prioritizes their emotional well-being while promoting optimal oral health outcomes.

Great Grins Children's Dentistry in Tucson
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Healthy Mouths &
Bright Smiles

There are a variety of reasons why Tucson pediatric sedation dentistry may be the right choice.

Some dental procedures may require that the patient lie completely still or require a lot of work.

Some dental tools may be scary to young patients.

Using different types of sedation helps make the patient feel more relaxed and makes their trip to the dentist more enjoyable.

Different Types of Sedation Dentistry

Oral Sedation

Oral sedation is a form of sedation using a medication given by mouth to a child to minimize anxiety. It is intended to make patients feel more relaxed and cooperative, where they may not be in normal circumstances. Often, patients may not be able to tolerate treatment with nitrous oxide alone. Oral sedation can go a step further to help alleviate severe anxiety. Oral sedation is commonly used in Tucson pediatric sedation dentistry to ensure children can undergo dental procedures with minimal discomfort and stress.

In-Office General Anesthesia

In-office general anesthesia is often used to treat children who cannot tolerate treatment in the dental chair under normal circumstances. This inability to tolerate such procedures can be due to age, medical history, behavioral problems, or the extent of treatment needed. The patient is typically unconscious during the procedure and is always being monitored by an anesthesiologist. In-office general anesthesia is a key component of our Tucson pediatric sedation dentistry, ensuring that children receive the necessary treatment in a safe and comfortable environment.

Hospital-Based Dentistry

Some children may not be candidates for in-office general anesthesia due to their compromised medical history and may need to be treated under general anesthesia in a hospital setting. In these cases, Tucson pediatric sedation dentistry provides alternative options, ensuring every child receives the care they need in the safest setting possible.

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

Along with Great Grins Children’s Dentistry offering various options for receiving anesthesia, Tucson pediatric sedation dentistry also offers various benefits. The use of anesthesia can help manage the patient’s behavior by alleviating anxiety or temporarily putting them to sleep. Sedation levels can also be personalized to the correct level depending on the needs of the patient. Anesthesia makes dental procedures seamless and efficient, and makes patients more comfortable, therefore encouraging them to visit the dentist more often.

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