Convenient & Comfortable Dental Care

We Value Your Time
We know how busy your daily schedule is, and our services and programs use the latest technologies to save you time and effort. We make your visits as pleasant as possible with many ways to make it easy and affordable for your entire family to have the care they need.

• Sedation Dentistry: It may be convenient for you to have more work completed in one appointment with sedation dentistry. If you have anxieties about dental work, you will be totally relaxed and comfortable in the dental chair with sedation dentistry. 
• We Care for Your Whole Family: Your kids will love us – no kidding! We focus on the unique care that each family member requires, whether it is your three-year-old or your grandparents. 
• Convenient Hours For Our Patients: We offer you early morning, evening, and Saturday appointments to suit your busy schedule. 
• We Are Here for Your Emergency: No one wants a dental emergency, but when it happens, we will be able to treat you the same day to ease your pain. 
• Conveniently Located: We are located on South Roberts Road, near Interstate 294. 
• A Nice Extra: We provide wi-fi internet to keep you connected during your visit. 
• New Patient Forms: You can fill them out at home before your appointment. This ensures you will have all the necessary information included. 
• A Range of Financial Options: There are multiple ways to finance your dental care. If you have insurance, we will file for you and make sure you receive maximum benefits. For your payment, we accept most credit cards and have an interest-free payment plan.

Palos Hills Dental   
Anthony Tisoncik, DDS   
9700 South Roberts Road   
Palos Hills, IL 60465   
(708) 599-2929   
HickoryHillsDental.com 

Sedation Dentistry Palos Hills IL

A Complete Range of Sedation Dentistry Options to Make Your Visit Comfortable
With our sedation dentistry techniques, we are able to repair teeth, restore gums, and brighten smiles all in one visit! Sedation dentistry allows Dr. Tisoncik to correct years of dental problems in as few appointments as possible. Ask us if you are a candidate for sedation dentistry today! We are excited to offer several solutions for our patients to make their treatment comfortable. Because these medications stay in a patient's system for a few hours after the visit, there are few complaints of pain after procedures are completed.

Sedation dentistry techniques allow patients who might otherwise avoid the dentist to get the dental treatment necessary for a healthy smile. Depending on the level of anxiety or phobia, varying degrees of dental sedation can be used. Most patients can't remember their treatment. Some will remember a little, usually at the end of the appointment when we are getting them ready to go home. You will need someone to drop you off at our office on the day of your sedation appointment and you MUST have someone take you home afterward. For your safety, we use special equipment to monitor your pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen level throughout your treatment. You’ll be done before you know it, completely unaware of the time passing, and fully relaxed.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous oxide or “laughing gas” may be given to eliminate fear and make a patient feel comfortable with treatment. It is administered through a mask and you breathe in the medication. Local anesthetic is also given to relieve any pain.

Oral Sedatives
Depending on the level of anxiety a patient has, medication will be taken the evening before or only 30 – 60 minutes before the appointment. Oral sedatives do not give relief from pain, so a shot of anesthesia will also be given.

Intravenous (IV) Sedation
With this type of sedation, a small needle is inserted in your arm or hand for the medication to enter your system. As with oral sedatives, a local anesthetic is also given for pain relief. The advantage of having an IV is that more medication can be given and monitored for deeper sedation, and the effect is immediate. With intravenous sedation, it will be like sleeping through the entire treatment.

Dr. Tisoncik has received advanced training for IV sedation and is certified through the University of Southern California anesthesiology program.

Are You a Candidate For Sedation Dentistry?
People who:
   •  are anxiety-ridden
   •  have had traumatic dental experiences
   •  suffer from a strong gag reflex
   •  have very sensitive teeth
   •  have complicated dental problems
   •  need complete care in a short period of time

People who:
   •  avoid needles and shots
   •  cannot tolerate the noises, smells, and tastes associated with dental care
   •  are embarrassed about their teeth

Tisoncik Anthony J DDS 

Tel: 708-599-2929

9700 South Roberts Road

Palos Hills, IL 60465

USA

Understanding Dental sedation: Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

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Dentist Palos Hills IL
Tisoncik Anthony J DDS
9700 South Roberts Road
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Tel: 708-599-2929

Sedation Dentistry: Can You Really Relax in the Dentist's Chair?

Does the thought of having your teeth cleaned make your entire body tense with fear? Would you rather endure the agony of a toothache than step foot in a dentist's office? You're not alone. A lot of people are so phobic about going to the dentist that they prefer not to have any treatment.

For people who avoid dentists like the plague, sedation dentistry may take away some of their anxiety. Sedation can be used for everything from invasive procedures to a simple tooth cleaning. How it's used depends on the severity of the fear.

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. It's sometimes referred to as "sleep dentistry," although that's not entirely accurate. Patients are usually awake with the exception of those who are under general anesthesia.

The levels of sedation used include:

·      Minimal sedation -- you are awake but relaxed.

·      Moderate sedation (formerly called "conscious sedation") -- You may slur your words when speaking and not remember much of the procedure.

·      Deep sedation -- you are on the edge of consciousness but can still be awakened.

·      General anesthesia -- you are completely unconscious.

What Types of Sedation Are Used in Dentistry?

The following types of sedation are used in dentistry:

·      Inhaled minimal sedation. You breathe nitrous oxide -- otherwise known as "laughing gas" -- combined with oxygen through a mask that's placed over your nose. The gas helps you relax. Your dentist can control the amount of sedation you receive, and the gas tends to wear off quickly. This is the only form of sedation where you may be able to drive yourself home after the procedure.

·      Oral sedation. Depending on the total dose given, oral sedation can range from minimal to moderate. For minimal sedation, you take a pill. Typically, the pill is Halcion, which is a member of the same drug family as Valium, and it's usually taken about an hour before the procedure. The pill will make you drowsy, although you'll still be awake. A larger dose may be given to produce moderate sedation. This is the type of anesthesia most commonly associated with sedation dentistry. Some people become groggy enough from moderate oral sedation to actually fall asleep during the procedure. They usually can, though, be awakened with a gentle shake.

·      IV moderate sedation. You receive the sedative drug through a vein, so it goes to work more quickly. This method allows the dentist to continually adjust the level of sedation.

·      Deep sedation and general anesthesia. You will get medications that will make you either almost unconscious or totally unconscious -- deeply asleep -- during the procedure. While you are under general anesthesia, you cannot easily be awakened until the effects of the anesthesia wear off or are reversed with medication.

Regardless of which type of sedation you receive, you'll also typically need a local anesthetic -- numbing medication at the site where the dentist is working in the mouth -- to relieve pain if the procedure causes any discomfort.

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 Dentist Hickory Hills IL
Tisoncik Anthony J DDS
Tel: 708-599-2929
8071 West 95th Street
Hickory Hills, IL 60457   US