{"id":21,"date":"2022-05-02T20:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T20:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berkshiredentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=21"},"modified":"2022-05-31T21:04:13","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T21:04:13","slug":"common-questions-about-sedation-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berkshiredentalgroup.com\/blog\/common-questions-about-sedation-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Answering the Most Common Questions About Sedation Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If going to the dentist\u2019s office fills you with fear, anxiety, and existential dread, you are not alone; roughly 9 – 20% of US adults are affected with \u201cdentophobia.\u201d Because of this, sedation dentistry<\/a> has emerged as one of the most popular solutions for treating those who would rather be anywhere else in the world than sitting in the dentist\u2019s chair. Keep reading as we answer a few of the most common questions concerning sedation dentistry and talk about why it\u2019s a great answer for dental-related anxiety and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Sedation Dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The dental field has seen many advancements throughout the years, one of which is the emergence of sedation dentistry. Most dental procedures involve only a local anesthetic\u2014but sedation dentistry involves sedating the patient to relieve any fear or anxiety they might have, and to make their treatment process go as smoothly as possible. Dentists have access to several safe, non-habit-forming medicines and drugs they can use to help patients relax before and during dental procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Types of Sedation Dentistry Are There?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sedation dentistry is an umbrella term that encompasses different types of sedation methods, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n