For patients who may experience anxiety when it comes to receiving dental treatment, sedation dentistry can make appointments significantly more comfortable. At Great Divide Dental in Helena, MT, Dr. Benjamin Spiger offers gentle sedation dentistry to help patients feel calm and at ease during their dental procedures.
We offer oral conscious sedation that allows you to remain conscious and responsive while feeling deeply relaxed. Sedation dentistry is always carefully controlled, provided to help reduce anxiety and make it easier to receive necessary dental care in a stress-free environment.
Oral Conscious Sedation
At Great Divide Dental, we offer oral conscious sedation, which involves taking a prescribed medication before your appointment. This medication helps you feel relaxed and less aware of the sights, sounds, and sensations of dental treatment.
Most patients remain awake but feel drowsy, calm, and unconcerned about the procedure. In many cases, patients remember little about the appointment afterward. Because the medication affects your alertness, you'll likely need someone to drive you to and from your appointment.
Who Sedation Dentistry Can Help
Sedation dentistry may be a good option for patients who:
- Experience dental anxiety or fear
- Have difficulty sitting through longer procedures
- Have a strong gag reflex
- Need multiple treatments completed in fewer visits
- Have had negative dental experiences in the past
Dr. Spiger will review your medical history and treatment needs to determine if oral sedation is appropriate for you.
What to Expect from Your Sedation Dentistry Visit
Before your appointment, you will be given specific instructions and a prescribed medication to take at the recommended time. By the time your treatment begins, you should feel calm and relaxed.
Throughout your visit, our team will monitor your comfort and ensure you are safe and at ease. After treatment, you will need time to fully recover from the effects of the sedation before resuming normal activities.
A Calming, Patient-Focused Approach
At Great Divide Dental, we understand that dental anxiety is very real. Dr. Spiger and our team take a calm, supportive approach to care, focusing on communication, comfort, and trust at every step. Oral sedation is just one way we help patients receive the care they need without fear or stress.
Feel More Comfortable at Your Next Dental Visit
If dental anxiety has kept you from getting the care you need, oral sedation may help make your experience more manageable. Schedule a consultation at Great Divide Dental in Helena, MT, today to find out if sedation dentistry is right for you.
