If you find yourself feeling anxious or even afraid when you visit the dentist, even for a minor checkup or procedure, you are certainly not alone. Many people report feeling uncomfortable or anxious even considering the dental chair, but this doesn’t have to be case any longer. At the office of Dr. Bobby J. Carmen in Norman, OK, we offer sedation dentistry services to alleviate fear and nervousness in the dental chair.
Why Choose Sedation Dentistry?
For many patients, the sights, sounds, and smells of a dentist’s office can be overwhelming. For others, a negative experience at the dentist – perhaps as a child or adolescent – can keep them from ever wanting to come back. With sedation dentistry, our team will ensure that you are completely comfortable and calm for the duration of your treatment. Even patients with especially sensitive gag reflexes or difficulty keeping their mouths open are able to receive treatment without discomfort or pain.
Though sedation dentistry won’t completely put you to sleep during your treatment, it is unlikely that you’ll remember any of the details of your procedure after it is complete. You’ll still be able to respond to Dr. Carmen’s requests while he works, but you’ll feel as if you’ve floated off into a deep state of calm relaxation throughout the process. When your treatment is complete, you’ll be gently roused and sent on your way. You’ll need a responsible party standing by to take you home, but the effects of the sedation will wear off soon and you’ll feel completely normal once again.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
If you’ve been putting off important dental treatment – or even a routine exam and cleaning – because of negative emotions associated with the dentist, we welcome you to experience the difference our sedation dentistry services can truly make. Contact our office in Norman, OK today and learn more about how this safe, proven method can help you achieve total relaxation at your next visit. We also warmly welcome patients from throughout the surrounding areas of Central Oklahoma, Moore, the University of Oklahoma, Del City, and more.
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