Dentist appointments can already be a scary topic, especially if you suffer from major anxiety: that’s why at Burke Parkway Dental, we offer sedation dentistry to make your visit as calming as possible. About 1 in 7 people suffer from anxiety associated with dentistry, which can result in them skipping their needed dentist appointments. However, avoiding those necessary appointments only causes more harm, allowing the possibility of life-long damage to the teeth that can result in excruciating pain and lots of money.
Sedation dentistry is a great way to ensure that our staff can perform their jobs while you’re comfortable. When a patient is anxious, it can be difficult for a dentist to quickly and easily perform a treatment. Constantly shifting will only make the procedure take longer, meaning staying at the dentist longer.
At Burke Parkway Dental, we offer two types of sedation services: minimal sedation (anxiolysis) and moderate sedation (conscious sedation). When choosing the anxiolysis route, you are required to come to the dentist one hour prior to your appointment in order to take a pill. This medication will still allow you to be able to follow directions and answer questions, but it will make sure you are calm and comfortable. In fact, most of the time, you won’t even remember the procedure once you get home! If you are wanting to do moderate sedation, it does require an intravenous drip which will either be inserted into the hand or arm. All of your vitals will be constantly monitored throughout the procedure, and by the end of it you won’t remember a thing! Intravenous sedation is highly effective and has a quick recovery time.
No matter which sedation service you choose, both options require that you’re accompanied by a companion or caretaker and that you recover in a waiting room before you leave. In addition, if you plan to do moderate sedation, you have to abstain from eating the night before.
If you’re anxious about our dentist performing sedation dentistry, don’t be! Dr. Vivek Vij has exceptional experience along with outstanding hospital training specifically for IV sedation. If you have any concerns or fears, Dr. Vivek Vij will answer your questions to ensure that you’re comfortable and that you can easily follow along with the procedure. Choosing sedation is a great way to ease your anxieties and our dentist will guarantee that you’re safe for any procedure you have to undergo.
At Burke Parkway Dental, we want you to enjoy your dental experiences. That’s why on top of our sedation services, we offer a comfortable office environment so that every time you come in, our staff can always put a smile on your face. Obtaining a perfect smile shouldn’t be scary, so come visit us today to see for yourself how amazing dentistry can be! You can meet our team here and check out all our services here. If you have any questions about our sedation services, you can request an appointment on our website or call us at (703) 429-0665!
S. Carpenter