Do You Suffer From Dental Anxiety, Fear or Phobia?

Sedation Dentistry Can Ease Your Worries.

If you are afraid to go to the dentist, you're not alone.

But if your dental fear has kept you from visiting the dentist and taking good care of your oral health, there is a solution: sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry, also known as "sleep dentistry," is a safe, effective treatment that can help you sleep through your appointment.

This treatment option is perfect for:

• People with dental fears or anxieties
• Turning multiple appointments into a single visit
• People who have difficulty getting numb

Dr. Tzendzalian offers a variety of sedation dentistry, including:

• Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas)
• Oral Sedation
• IV Sedation

Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available for those patients who don't want to sleep through their dentistry, but want to "take the edge off" their visit. Nitrous oxide is delivered in the office during treatment via a small mask worn over your nose. This treatment option completely relaxes you and lets you drift off. As soon as the gas is turned off, the effects fade away and you're back to your normal self within minutes.

Oral Sedation
Oral Sedation treatment couldn't be easier. Prior to your visit to Dr. Tzendzalian, you take a pill he has prescribed for you; this medication will help you completely relax. (Due to the effects of the pill, you must have someone drive you to and from your appointment.) Once at the office, Dr. Tzendzalian's team monitors your vital signs constantly and you are never left alone. You will be awake enough to respond to Dr. Tzendzalian during treatment, but will essentially sleep through the entire appointment! Due to the wonderfully relaxing effects of the pill, you should have no memory of your visit.

Why is this treatment option so effective? Sedation dentistry dramatically reduces the body's natural tendency to tense muscles while stressed, helping you to feel relaxed and at ease. Dental anesthetics are more effective while the body is relaxed, practically eliminating any concerns about discomfort during treatment. Your postoperative discomfort can be treated with simple, over-the- counter medications such as Advil or Tylenol.

IV Sedation
For those patients who experience moderate to severe dental anxiety, we offer IV sedation dentistry to help you completely relax - and even sleep through your appointment. Also known as "deep conscious sedation," this technique allows medication to be administered directly into the bloodstream. The advantage of IV sedation is that the level of medication can be controlled for optimum comfort. Your vital signs will be continually monitored to ensure that you are safe and relaxed throughout the dental procedure. You will be awake and responsive during your treatment, but in a deep state of relaxation and will have little or no memory of the procedure.

"Everyone is super accommodating and really friendly. Every time I arrive, there's no waiting time. I'm brought back to my chair and prepped for my appointment, which is a rare treat. The work of Dr. T. and his staff is very careful, detailed and meticulous. It's the first time I've had a dentist where I'm not worried about sharp objects hitting my gums from slips. During my last appointment, I felt so comfortable and relaxed that I almost fell asleep!"