While even the mere thought of undergoing a dental procedure can cause anxiety for many people, cosmetic dentistry doesn't need to be a stressful experience. In fact, Smile Designs by Golpa offers a variety of forms of sedation dentistry so that patients can receive the treatment they want or require without any unnecessary anxiety or discomfort.
As the leading cosmetic dentistry clinic in all of Las Vegas, Smile Designs by Golpa provides clients with a high level of care and personal attention. This includes offering several options with regards to sedation dentistry. By having several different choices available, the degree of sedation can be tailored to meet the needs of individual patients. Depending upon the level and severity of anxiety, the degree of available sedation can range from anxiolysis (light sedation) and conscious sedation to deep sedation and unconsciousness.
In order to achieve the desired state of relaxation or sedation, Dr. Golpa and his team of experts offer four different dental sedation methods. Oral sedatives such as diazepam may be administered to a patient 30 minutes to an hour prior to the dental procedure or even the night before the procedure, depending upon the patient's needs and anxiety level.
Intravenous (IV) sedation is also available at Dr. Golpa's clinic, as is nitrous oxide sedation. Nitrous oxide sedation involves the inhalation of nitrous oxide gas (laughing gas), which induces a state of relaxation. With all three of the above methods of sedation, an injection of local anesthetic will also be used to provide pain relief.
The final method of sedation dentistry available at Smile Designs by Golpa is general anesthesia. While intravenous and nitrous oxide sedation are commonly used to achieve states of light and conscious sedation, general anesthesia induces unconsciousness. This method is different from the others in the sense that the patient does not require local anesthetic for pain relief as he or she will be completely unaware of what's happening. The use of general anesthesia to render patients unconscious is a sedation method reserved for oral surgery.
By offering a variety of sedation methods and degrees of sedation, Smile Designs by Golpa allows patients to experience top-quality and anxiety-free cosmetic dentistry services for exceptional results. So for a professional consultation and to take your first step toward your designer smile, contact Smile Designs by Golpa today.
