Fear of dental treatment is called dentophobia — and this is not just fear, which can be suppressed by a couple of valerian tablets. In dentofobia, a person experiences panic, trembling, palpitation — this greatly complicates the process of treatment. The clinic of aesthetic dentistry PRIZMA applies in its practice the method of sedation, which allows to carry out procedures while the patient is in a dream.
Sedation — the state of half-drowsiness, caused by mediocomatous method. In this case, the person retains the ability to perform verbal commands. The use of medical sleep does not negate the use of local anesthesia, since even in the half-asleep, pain sensitivity remains. Sedation only suppresses the emotional discomfort associated with the fear of treatment.
To introduce a person into a state of medical sleep, there are different sedative drugs that are administered intravenously. At the same time, consciousness is not depressed, which is even more convenient for the doctor. The application of this method is excellent when several manipulations are necessary at one time. Sedation is an absolutely safe procedure and is easily tolerated.
Preparation for the introduction into medication sleep
Sedation does not require any training. Refrain from food and drinks 3 hours before the procedure, the day before, do not drink alcohol. If you plan to treat your teeth in a dream, then write to the doctor in advance so that the anesthesiologist can consult and make recommendations.
After a medical sleep, a person regains consciousness within 30-40 minutes. After that, a person feels weak, a state of mild drowsiness, dizziness, so driving this day is not recommended.
Contraindications to medication sleep
Treatment is not carried out:
- On a full stomach;
- With respiratory diseases;
- With craniocerebral injuries;
- People with epilepsy;
- Patients with myasthenia gravis (autoimmune neuromuscular disease).
As for people with Down syndrome, with autism, cerebral palsy, they are more susceptible to tooth damage. This is due to the peculiarities of behavior and the inability to carry out even the most basic hygiene procedures. Sedation could be a solution to the problem of visiting a dentist, but not always verbal contact is possible. Therefore, for the treatment of special people, general anesthesia is often used, but according to strictly individual indices.
We will prove that to treat teeth is not terrible
If you suffer from dentophobia and because of this delay the visit to the dentist in the back box, come to the clinic of aesthetic dentistry «PRIZMA» for a consultation, and we will dispel your fears. Prices for medicamental sedation in our clinic are indicated in the price list.
