For most people, a trip to the dentist’s office is a mild inconvenience. A dental appointment interrupts our schedule, there is usually an associated cost, and we may also be dealing with a toothache or some other discomfort in our teeth or gums. Most people don’t look forward to dentist visits the way they look forward to a vacation or holiday, but they understand that proper dental care is essential for maintaining one’s overall health.
However, special needs patient face additional and unique challenges in obtaining professional dental care.
For patients with limited mobility, traveling to a dental office can be difficult or even impossible. Some special needs patients struggle to sit still in the dentist’s chair for the duration of an appointment. For many others, the strange environment and unfamiliar people in a dentist’s office are frightening.
Sedation dentistry makes dental appointments easier for special needs patients. Seniors and people with disabilities and health conditions, such as cerebral palsy, autism, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and patients with moderate to severe anxiety all benefit from sedation dentistry.
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is the practical use of sedatives during dental treatments and procedures. Sedatives range from mild relaxants to full anesthesia.
There are four basic types of sedation dentistry:
- General Anesthesia – patient is fully unconscious for the duration of a procedure.
- Intravenous Sedation – patient experiences a lowered level of consciousness during treatment.
- Oral Conscious Sedation – patient takes a pill that produces a relaxed, sleepy state.
- Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) – patient experiences decreased anxiety and enhanced relaxation.
Learn more about the different types of sedation dentistry.
Blende Dental Group Sedation Dentistry in San Francisco
The Blende Dental Group has been providing sedation dentistry and working with special needs patients for over 20 years. Founded by Dr. David Blende and internationally recognized for their work with special needs patients and sedation dentistry, the team of dental professionals at the Blende Dental Group has attracted patients from around the globe for highly specialized, expert dental care.
The Blende Dental Group offers a full range of options in sedation dentistry and works closely with patients and their families to determine the best possible course of treatment for each patient.
Some patients just need a little help relaxing during an appointment. Others can sleep through entire procedures and have a large amount of dental work completed in a single day through One-Sleep-Visits. The Blende Dental Group’s sister organization, House Call Dentist makes house calls for patients who cannot travel.
The Blende Dental Group’s commitment to serving special needs patients and providing optimum care in sedation dentistry has brought dental health and well being to patients in the bay area and around the world.
The Blende Dental Group
The Blende Dental Group has been using sedation dentistry and treating seniors and patients with special needs for over 20 years. Our team of San Francisco dentists is ready to take your questions and schedule an appointment. Please call 1-800-575-3375 to learn more.
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