If you have trouble facing the dentist, you are joined in your fear by thousands of people. Even some of the bravest among us get jittery about dental visits. Perhaps it's the fact that the mouth is a sensitive place and even the slightest pain can be felt acutely. Perhaps it's the annoying sound of the dental drill, which creates stress even before the procedure begins. Whatever your reason, sedation dentistry, or sleep dentistry, will come to your rescue.

Anxiety or phobia related to dental procedures can hamper your oral health. If you are afraid, you are not going to seek immediate help when it is needed. Even if a toothache occurs, you're likely to postpone a trip to your Naples dentist, giving excuses to yourself and to your family. Putting it off will worsen your condition, and by the time your dentist checks out the problem, you may need a root canal and not just a simple filling.

If you've had a traumatic experience in the dentist's chair, sleep dentistry allows you to move on. It is a very effective method in eliminating fear in patients, both young and old. For those with mild anxiety, oral sedation methods are used. You just need to take a pill before your appointment. You will be fully conscious throughout the procedure, albeit slightly drowsy. It will take your mind off of what's happening to your tooth/teeth. This is a cost effective method, but timing of sedation varies from person to person. Some people may take longer than others to achieve the required sedation level.

In the case of patients that suffer panic attacks whenever they sit in the dentist's chair, intravenous sedation is required. This puts the care provider in complete control of the situation. He is then able to treat the problem efficiently, without any interruptions or patient manipulation. To administer IV sedation, a small catheter is inserted to the target area. Results are quick and long lasting. You would not feel any discomfort throughout and even immediately after the procedure. This technique is safe and highly effective.

Thanks to sedation dentistry, you can now go for annual checkups and get your teeth cleaned without any hesitation. If it were not available, many patients would not get the dental care that they need. A lot of time is also saved due to the sedation process. In essence, it works for both the dentist and you.