Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about overcoming dental anxiety.
Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child's teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often.
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If the thought of seeing your dentist gives you chills every six months, an anesthetic may be the solution. Sedation dentistry uses a combination of techniques, ranging from nitrous oxide or "laughing gas" to general anesthesia, to relax a patient during surgeries or otherwise uncomfortable appointments. For even the most severe dental phobias, there is no longer a reason to avoid the dentist altogether.
Settings that Practice Anti-Anxiety
The dental office has long been the most common setting for routine dental procedures that use sedation and anti-anxiety techniques. These techniques can be used for any type of dental procedure depending on the needs of the patient. Ultimately, your fears and phobias can be managed so that you can receive the dental care you require no matter where the treatment takes place.
Are You a Candidate for Sedation?
Your overall health, as well as physical and mental conditions you may be battling at the time, are important to be able to safely undergo certain types of sedation ñ especially in the dental office. Certain of these conditions may require clearance from a physician: cardiac disease, hypertension, diabetes and respiratory diseases should all be addressed prior to a given type of sedation. Your dentist will take a thorough medical history and physical assessment before proceeding, and if need be, recommend a product like Colgate® Total® Advanced Deep Clean to get home care on the right track. He or she may also ask you to receive medical clearance from your physician.
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Palos Hills Dental
Anthony Tisoncik, DDS
9700 South Roberts Road
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-2929
HickoryHillsDental.com
Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about overcoming dental anxiety.
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
Tel: 708-599-2929
9700 South Roberts Road
Palos Hills, IL 60465
USA
