A dental patient getting treatment while sedatedMany people are afraid of going to the dentist, choosing to delay their suffering until it gets to the point that it becomes unbearable.

This habit is definitely not healthy, as it can lead to all sorts of oral problems. Fortunately, there’s now a solution: sedation dentistry.

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry is simply the practice of using anesthesia for putting patients into a sleep-like condition so they won’t be anxious or stressed out by the surgical instruments that are to be used, and to prevent them from making impulsive movements as a result of their anxiety.

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