SMILES WITHOUT FEAR ~ SEDATION DENTISTRY Dr. Flax is a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation Has the thought of going to the dentist kept you from enjoying a beautiful smile and chewing comfortably? Has fear of needles or the sound of “the drill” made your mind shriek in horror? Good News! Our office can help eliminate these deep concerns with our “Dynamic Duo”:
- Sedation Dentistry – just “take a pill” and wake up to a new beautiful smile (see below)
- The Waterlase Laser – No Needles, No Numbness, No Drills
Using small pills, which gently an safely sedate you, Dr. Flax can restore teeth, transform sore gums, and brighten your smile, without discomfort. Feel like you slept through your appointments. Have years of dental worries eliminated in as little as one or two visits.
Dr. Flax has trained extensively on sedation dental care during his residency and several continuing education classes.
Remove oral pain from your vocabulary for good and smile confidently.
After conscious sedation dentistry, you'll never be afraid to go to the dentist again. How is this Change Possible? You'll be sedated just enough to be unaware of the treatment, as if you were asleep. You'll wake up refreshed, with little or no memory of what was accomplished.
Because you are totally comfortable, we can transform your 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 jam packed, you can get that needed dental care easily and quickly.
You’ll be able to chew your food without pain and be able to smile with confidence. This is the style of dentistry you deserve.
Have more questions? Click a link below or scroll down to find out more… or call/email for a complimentary information audiotape or CD. Conscious Sedation Dentistry Candidates: Those who have...
- Significant fears
- Dental issues that require significant reconstruction
- Trouble getting numb
- Had traumatic experiences at the dentist
- Been embarrassed about their smile – even grown a long mustache or beard
- Very sensitive teeth
- Very little time in their schedule to complete dental care
- An uncontrollable gag reflex
- An extreme hate of needles and shots!
- Are uncomfortable with dental noises, smells and tastes
How Does Conscious Sedation Work in Our Office? You take a small pill at your home an hour prior to your dental appointment. Your designated driver accompanies you to our office. When you arrive, you will be very drowsy.
At our office you will be escorted into a very comfortable room, covered with a thick, warm blanket and placed on a monitor to watch your vital signs. When you are completely comfortable, Dr. Flax and his team will begin restoring your smile and improving your health.
After your treatment is completed, your designated driver will return you home and you will enjoy a comfortable, relaxing day. Conscious Sedation Dentistry: Facts
- It Really Works! The medication you take has helped thousands of patients sleep better for over 15 years.
- It’s Safe! You take a small pill prior to treatment. There are no intravenous tubes or needles. Furthermore, we carefully monitor your well being and vital signs with a pulse-oximeter.
- More Comfort: It reduces the fatigue of extended dental treatment that required long visits. You need less pain medication than most significant treatments.
- Fewer Memories: You won't remember any sounds or smells. Actually, you will have very little or no memory of the experience.
- Rest Comfortably Afterward: Patients often sleep for up to five or six hours after taking the pill. However, the time you actually sleep varies depending on your needed treatment.
- Saves Time: Significant dental treatments – requiring six to eight appointments in the past – can now be done in as little as one! All while you sleep.
- More Effective: Those who have difficulty getting numb find that Sedation Dentistry eliminates this problem.
Frequently Asked Questions 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. |
