Some people experience deep anxiety when thinking about going to the dentist. This can keep them from getting the preventive care they need, much less the restorations that could be necessary. That’s a shame because our Beverly Hills practice offers sedation dentistry to relax and calm our patients. In fact, we even have an anesthesiologist on-site just for our IV sedation. Sedation dentistry with Dr. David S. Frey makes it easy to keep your smile looking great.
Patients can confuse sedation and pain relief. Our patients feel nothing during any procedure due to our anesthetics. Dr. Frey offers sedation, not for pain, but to help patients deal with strong feelings of fear and anxiety that arise when they visit the dentist. After receiving sedation and successfully completing their appointment, patients often change the entire way they view dental appointments going forward. Sedation could be a great option if you:
● Have difficult overcoming anxiety about the dentist
● Have a low pain threshold
● Have very sensitive teeth
● Have a very strong gag reflex
● Need a large amount of work done
We closely monitor the dosages for our sedation dentistry patients, plus our IV sedation is handled by an anesthesiologist, so you can be assured you’ll be properly sedated and comfortable, yet completely safe.
At Dr. Frey’s, we have an anesthesiologist who handles our IV sedation. This type of sedation is delivered intravenously and works instantly. An advantage to IV sedation is that we can adjust the levels continually, for instance when Dr. Frey may need you to respond to more instructions, we can lighten the level for a bit and then increase it again.
With either oral or IV sedation, you should not drive afterwards (12 hours for oral sedation and 24 hours for IV sedation). So, plan on getting a ride to and from our offices.
“Dr. Frey and his staff are kind and professional. The work is solid, worth every cent. I’ve always felt nervous about dental visits. With Dr. Frey it’s easier for me to relax because I trust his work and the care that he, and his staff, provides. Two thumbs up!” -Garuda L.
The biggest risk with IV sedation is over-sedation. Reaching too deep a level of sedation can be dangerous for medically compromised patients. Over-sedation can also lead to respiratory depression. Continual monitoring of the patient’s vital signs mitigates these risks. That’s why an anesthesiologist handles all of our IV sedation patients.
We can provide sedation for any procedure. If you’re anxious about having something as simple as your teeth cleaned, there is no reason for that. Simply ask for sedation, and you’ll feel relaxed and without worry.
To learn more about our Sedation Dentistry options, contact us today at 310.737-8787. Our practice serves Beverly Hills, CA and the surrounding areas.
