Sedation Dentistry

Does the thought of going to the dentist make you cringe? Are you terrified by the potential pain associated with dental procedures? If so, you should know there are many safe, effective sedation options that can take the fear and stress out of oral care. At the practice of NanaRao Krothapalli DMD P.L.L.C., we offer sedation dentistry solutions for dental phobias that make it easier to have necessary work done on your teeth and gums.

Who Uses Sedation Dentistry?

Dental anxiety prevents millions of people from seeing the dentist—a widespread fear that is, in fact, completely unfounded. Sedation makes it possible for even the most anxious patients to relax in the dentist's chair and get procedures completed without experiencing excess pain or sensitivity.

Using forward-thinking dentistry procedures, Dr. Krothapalli and Dr. Gondi offer anesthetics and sedation to patients for a variety of reasons:

• To encourage relaxation during routine dental work
• To eliminate pain for those with sensitive teeth and gums
• To soothe a strong gag reflex
• To make it easier to sit for an extended period of time during long procedures

Sedation doesn't always require a needle – anesthetics can be administered via a shot, in a pill form, as an inhaled gas, or through an IV.

Types of Conscious Sedation

With conscious sedation, you'll be awake and aware, but will feel relaxed and experience no pain. We can apply this type of dental sedation using nitrous oxide (laughing gas), a sedative pill, or through an IV.

A traditional anesthetic needle can also be used as a form of conscious sedation, blocking tooth and gum pain but leaving you awake throughout the entire procedure.

Sleep Sedation

We also offer general anesthetics, sleep sedation, and deep sedation for more intensive procedures, such as dental surgeries. These sedations can also be administered for patients who have severe dental phobia and prefer not to be awake during examinations or dental work.

Benefits of Sedation

• Pain-free: We guarantee that, whether you choose conscious or deep sedation, you won't feel any pain or discomfort during your dental exam and treatment.
• Relaxation: Even our most tense and anxious patients feel safe and comfortable in Dr. Krothapalli's chair with minimal sedation.
• Quick and easy: Sleep sedation allows an entire dental visit to pass in what seems like mere moments, making even major dental work easy and stress-free.
• The oral care you need: Some patients avoid routine dental care due to anxiety, until their dental problems have progressed to the point where surgery or other major interventions are necessary. Take care of your oral health today with the comfort of sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry offers a variety of safe, pain-free options to make your next dental visit easier and more relaxed. Contact us for more information about sedation, or to book your free consultation with Dr. Gondi or Dr. Krothapalli.