Sedation Options

If you have delayed going to the dentist because of fear, you are certainly not alone. Dental anxiety — or fear of the dentist — is common among many people. The sound of the drill or the smell of latex gloves is enough to get many dental patients running for the exit door. As a result, many patients put off going to the dentist for far too long, or worse, never go to the dentist. However, with recent studies linking some dental problems to serious and even life threatening conditions, it’s imperative to see your dentist regularly. The good news is sedation dentistry offered by Dr. Keith Rudolph at his Family, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry in Fairfield, CT makes the fear of the dentist a thing of the past.

Sedation dentistry is transforming the dental industry and closing the door on the myth that going to the dentist is a stressful, pain-stricken and otherwise traumatic experience. In order for dental procedures to be conducted with the least amount of anxiety and stress to the patient, sedation dentistry places the dental patient into a relaxed state. Also referred to as relaxation dentistry, dental patients can choose from a range of sedation levels, awareness, and relaxation states, depending on their anxiety level. Minimal and moderate sedation dentistry helps the patient relax, while being awake and aware. Deep sedation, on the other hand, puts the patient on the brim of consciousness. Lastly, Dr. Rudolph’s patients can choose general sedation, in which the patient is unaware of the dental procedure and is asleep.

For patients who suffer from dental anxiety, sedation dentistry and relaxation dentistry give our patients an opportunity to improve and maintain their dental health, in addition to having minor dental procedures performed before turning into more costly major procedures. Dr. Keith Rudolph, who has advanced training in sedation dentistry, believes that going to the dentist should not be a fearful experience. He urges patients to not put off addressing a dental concern and to consider sedation dentistry.

To understand more about sedation dentistry, visit www.drkeithrudolph.com or call 203-930-1214 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Keith Rudolph.