{"id":202,"date":"2010-08-04T20:51:23","date_gmt":"2010-08-04T20:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peterpatedds.com\/?p=202"},"modified":"2010-08-04T20:51:23","modified_gmt":"2010-08-04T20:51:23","slug":"dont-be-scared-ask-about-sedation-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/dont-be-scared-ask-about-sedation-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Be Scared! Ask Dr. Pate about Sedation\u00a0Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align:left;\">First of all, more people avoid dental visits because of fear (est. 30%) than avoid airplanes because of fear of flying (est. 18%). I want you to know, dental fear, dental phobia, call it stress, anxiety, apprehension, or what you will\u2014being too scared to go to the dentist is a common and very real problem. You, my friend, are not alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/speak-no-evil.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-203 aligncenter\" style=\"border:3px solid gray;margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:3px;\" title=\"sedation dentist buckhead georgia\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/speak-no-evil.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/speak-no-evil.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/speak-no-evil-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">When you visit my office, Dentistry in Buckhead, we can sit down and talk about your concerns. Please be open with me and my staff so that we can help you. I\u2019ve assembled a compassionate, dedicated team of professionals who understand dental phobia and sedation dentistry. Personally, I\u2019ve taken continuing education through the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS), and I maintain active membership with this respected association.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">We offer two levels of sedation, and I\u2019ll be happy to talk with you about which is best for your situation. Here\u2019s a summary of each\u2026<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nitrous Oxide<\/strong> &#8211; Also called laughing gas, nitrous oxide is inhaled through a facemask. \u00a0\u00a0Breathing normally, you\u2019ll soon notice that you are feeling calm, relaxed, and disconnected from what is going on around you. You\u2019ll retain the ability to communicate with my team and me. \u00a0Once your treatment is complete, you&#8217;ll breathe pure oxygen for a few minutes to flush the nitrous oxide from your system. You can even drive yourself home from the appointment or return to work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oral Conscious Sedation<\/strong> \u2013 Oral conscious sedation incorporates oral sedatives to create a state of reduced awareness.\u00a0 \u00a0You\u2019ll feel extremely relaxed, and your anxiety or fears will go away. \u00a0We\u2019ll monitor your vital signs and keep you safe and comfortable. \u00a0Most of our patients happily do not remember any details of the actual work that is performed when using this form of sedation. With oral sedation dentistry, you\u2019ll need to plan for someone to drive you to and from your appointment, and to rest at home after the visit. \u00a0With oral conscious sedation, Dr. Pate can often complete multiple or lengthy procedures in just a few visits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">I respect and understand your dental phobia, and I want to help you feel good about getting the dental care you need for healthy, high-quality living. I\u2019m Dr. Peter Pate, a family and general dentist in Buckhead Atlanta, GA. I\u2019ve helped many patients in the greater Atlanta area overcome their dental fear by use of sedation dentistry. Give me a call, and we\u2019ll talk about ways to make your dental visits peaceful, comfortable, and rewarding.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fpeterpatedds.com%2F2010%2F08%2F04%2Fdon%E2%80%99t-be-scared-ask-about-sedation-dentistry%2F&amp;linkname=Don%E2%80%99t%20Be%20Scared%21%20Ask%20Dr.%20Pate%20about%20Sedation%C2%A0Dentistry\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.addtoany.com\/buttons\/share_save_256_24.png\" alt=\"Share\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First of all, more people avoid dental visits because of fear (est. 30%) than avoid airplanes because of fear of flying (est. 18%). I want you to know, dental fear, dental phobia, call it stress, anxiety, apprehension, or what you will\u2014being too scared to go to the dentist is a common and very real problem. 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