For a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime, regular visits to the dentist are important. But what should you do if even thinking about your next dental appointment makes you nervous? To make dental procedures less stressful for patients, the Perry, GA, office of Dr. Michael L. Kinsley, D.M.D., offers sedation dentistry services.

Sedation dentistry is ideal for patients who are feeling anxious about their appointment, whether they’re worried about experiencing pain during a root canal or panic at the sound of the drill. Choosing sedation dentistry allows you to relax during your appointment and can even allow your dentist to complete a treatment in just one sitting.

Before you undergo your procedure, you will consult with your dentist to determine the appropriate level of sedation depending on the complexity and duration of your procedure. Depending on what you need, you can expect to be sedated from two to six hours, but it will feel like mere minutes.

Although you will be conscious and responsive during your procedure, the sedative will encourage deep relaxation, meaning you won’t feel anxious about the sights and sounds associated with the work you need done. The clinical team will monitor your vital signs the entire time to ensure your health and safety. This type of thorough, compassionate care can even make visiting the dentist a more positive experience.

It is important to remember that you will need a companion to accompany you to your appointment because you will need to take the sedative before you arrive, and you will still be experiencing some effects after your procedure. Having a friend or family member present is a crucial safety protocol that is required by Dr. Kinsley for every sedation dentistry patient.

For more information about sedation dentistry and the wide variety of services Perry’s best dental practice offers, including veneers, visit Dr. Michael L. Kinsley, D.M.D., online or call (855) 705-4558 to set up a consultation.