Sedation Dentistry

Years of dental worries can be erased forever

Sedation dentistry - just take a pill and wake up to a new beautiful smile

Has the thought of going to the dentist kept you from enjoying a beautiful smile and chewing comfortably? Imagine if you could walk out of the dentist’s office without remembering a thing about your visit. It is possible at Flax Dental, Atlanta.

How does sedation dentistry work at Flax Dental, Atlanta?

• Conscious, oral sedation is accomplished safely with just one small blue sedation pill -- no IVs and no injections. The pill is taken at home one hour before your scheduled appointment. The effects of the pill are extremely mild, similar to slight intoxication, and you must be driven to the office.
• At our office you will be escorted into a very comfortable room, covered with a thick, warm blanket and placed on a sophisticated medical instrument called a “pulse-oximeter” to watch your vital signs.
• When you are completely comfortable, Dr. Flax – who has trained extensively on sedation dental care -- and his team will begin restoring your smile and improving your health.
• After your treatment is completed, your designated driver will bring you home where you will enjoy a comfortable, relaxing day, possibly even a wonderful nap -- with little or no memory of your visit.

Take advantage of sedation dentistry to smile confidently

• Sedation dentistry often allows us to transform a smile without numerous dental appointments
• We can replace dentures or crowns, whiten yellow or stained teeth, whiten all your fillings, rejuvenate sore gums, fix a chipped tooth, and much more
• If your schedule is packed, you can get that needed dental care easily and quickly
• The lack of anxiety surrounding your procedure means that you feel little or no discomfort before, during or after your visit
• Most patients return home to a restful sleep, remembering nothing about their visit when they wake
• When they look in the mirror, our sedation dentistry patients see a rejuvenated smile

What are you waiting for? With sedation dentistry at Flax Dental, there’s no reason to be put off your cosmetic dental procedures any longer. Contact us to learn more today!

Frequently Asked Questions about Sedation Dentistry

Q: Will I feel any pain?
A: No. You will feel nothing!

Q: Will I be unconscious?
A: No. You will be responsive, but in a deeply relaxed state.

Q: Will I be monitored – Will someone make sure I am all right?
A: Yes, a Dr. Flax team member is always with you. They will make sure your vital signs are monitored throughout your entire appointment. You will never be alone.

Q: How long will I be asleep?
A: It depends on your dental treatment, but usually two to six hours.

Q: Will I need someone to accompany (drive) me to Dr. Flax’s office?
A: Yes, because of the sedative effects of the medication, someone will need to bring you to our office and take you home after your appointment.

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