Treating anxious patients is an important part of our practice. Dr Steven Hever and his team of dental professionals in Westlake Village provide pain free dentistry in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and Ventura CA.
Millions of people experience anxiety over seeing a dentist. Feeling anxious or even outright scared by the thought of dental treatment is nothing to be embarrassed about; it is a fear shared by many. Avoiding proper dental care because of that fear, however, places an undue burden on your oral health, a burden that sedation dentistry can lift.
To help calm your nerves we have introduced a number of Sedation techniques for your increased comfort.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral conscious sedation is a wonderful, easy technique that allows patients to simply snooze through their entire appointment. Sedation dentistry dramatically reduces the body's natural tendency to tense muscles when stressed, helping you to feel relaxed and at ease. There is no need for IVs and you will suffer none of the possible side effects associated with general anesthesia.
Nitrous Oxide Gas
Nitrous oxide is a gas, commonly referred to as 'happy gas' or 'laughing gas'. It is a colorless gas which decreases pain sensitivity and gives the patient a pleasant level of sedation. The gas is administered with a comfortable mask placed over the nose. If you suffer from only mild anxiety over dental treatment, nitrous oxide may be the best option for you.
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