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IM and IV Conscious Sedation
For patients who want to be completely asleep during their dental procedures we also offer IV sedation administered by a board certified Anesthesia Providers. We routinely provide over 1,000 safe sedations each year. Here you will be relaxed during the entire procedure and wake feeling rested and relaxed.
With the advanced technology at Creative Dentistry, you won’t have any concerns about dental sedation. During your sedated procedure, we will carefully watch your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. Thanks to our computer technology, we will instantly know if your body needs more or less dental sedation.
Thousands of patients have used dental sedation to improve their dental visits. If you’re interested in the comfort that sedation dentistry can provide, call us today at Creative Dentistry.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FEAR OF THE DENTIST
Many people experience intense fear and anxiety when thinking about visiting the dentist. Sedation dentistry in Tennessee with Dr. Foster Ferguson DDS MS & Dr. Hill Ferguson, DDS, can help alleviate these fears and enable those who normally avoid the dentist to get the dental care they so desperately need.
Perhaps you may have an unpleasant memory from your childhood of an unprofessional dental practitioner, or you may be somewhat embarrassed that you haven’t been keeping up with your regular dental check-ups. Experienced and compassionate sedation dentists like Dr. Foster Ferguson DDS MS & Dr. Hill Ferguson, DDS understand your concerns and can make your trip to the dentist office completely relaxing and fear-free with the use of sedation dentistry options like IV sedation and conscious sedation.
WHAT CAN SEDATION DENTIST DRS. HILL & FOSTER FERGUSON DO TO REMOVE YOUR ANXIETY?
Tennessee dentists, Dr. Foster Ferguson DDS MS & Dr. Hill Ferguson, DDS, provides sedation dentistry, a remarkable treatment that can make your dental anxiety disappear. Sedation dentistry helps you get the beautiful smile you dream of in a calm, dental anxiety-free environment tailored just for you to ease your discomfort with dental procedures.
With sedation dentistry, you can put dental anxiety behind you. For mild cases of anxiety related to dental care, Dr. Ferguson offers laughing gas, which you inhale through a mask. This form of sedation dentistry enables you to drive home after the procedure. For more severe cases of anxiety, a mild oral sedative can be used. These do not make you fall asleep, but may give you a complete sense of relaxation during your visit with Dr. Ferguson and our friendly, well-trained staff serving the Nashville and surrounding communities.
Once the effects of the sedation dentistry treatment wears off, many of our patients have told us they have no recollection of the dental procedure. Our patients who do remember some of their procedure have reported that they do not recall any of the dental anxiety they’ve experienced in the past. Several of our patients have even said they not only experienced zero fear of the dentist, they actually enjoyed their time here with us. Another advantage of sedation dentistry is that you can schedule and receive several different procedures at the same time, saving you time. Less visits to the dentist and you still get to walk out with a fabulous smile!
Why Choose Sedation Dentistry?
Many dentists administer dental sedation, but only 1% receive extensive sedation training. All of the dentists at Creative Dentistry have undergone this training and are highly qualified to provide safe sedation dentistry.
Drs. Ferguson plus their team are passionate about giving you a dental experience that you enjoy. Dental sedation can put your mind at ease regarding dental appointments and procedures.
Laughing / Nitrous Oxide Gas
Laughing gas is another convenient form of conscious sedation. When patients choose laughing gas they won’t have to remember to take a pill before their appointment.
With sedation dentistry, a breathing mask will be placed over your nose. The gas is mixed with oxygen. As you breathe laughing gas in and out, you will slowly relax.
laughing gas will allow you to be anxiety-free during your procedure. Once your dentist removes your laughing gas mask, the effects will quickly wear off so you are able to drive home.
Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry
Conscious sedation involves a medication that is taken 1 hour before your visit. This dental sedation medication will quiet your mind and reduce your stress before and during your procedure.
Patients feel confident when they choose oral conscious sedation. They usually drift in and out of sleep and are able to wake up in order to respond to their doctor’s questions and commands. At the same time, they feel completely worry-free.
Our conscious sedation medication has almost no side effects. It is also unlikely that the medication we use will interact poorly with any other medications you are currently taking. You will need to have a driver to bring you to and from your appointment.
What is Conservative Dentistry All About?
Conservative dentistry consists of minimally invasive procedures that focus on only removing what’s considered damaged or unnecessary, leaving the remaining healthy tooth structure behind during the restorative process. For general dentists in positions where they don’t know which procedure to take to tackle the problem, conservative dentistry offers solutions that work to preserve the natural tooth structure as much as possible while also treating the dental condition or disease at hand.
It may seem obvious that preserving the natural tooth structure should be inherent to dental practices. Still, more often than not, many dental practices today tend to focus on reliable, repeatable procedures, even if those procedures involve removing healthy tooth structure to perform it correctly. In this light, conservative dentistry presents huge but more effective challenges to general dentists looking to expand their practices. It means that with the introduction of conservative approaches, personalized approaches to dental care can be better achieved on a wider scale, which increases the retention rate of patients and provides longer success rates overall.
Therefore, conservative approaches should be implemented into more general practices. For those who have already accomplished this goal, patients faced with conditions such as tooth decay, cracked teeth, severe gum disease, and other common issues can have a more positive experience with their dentist. This means that through conservative approaches, patients can experience:
- Reduced Dental Costs: Through conservative approaches, general dentists can help reduce the costs of procedures for patients who need treatments not covered by their insurance company. These reduced costs can apply to treatments such as root canals, gum contouring, enamel removal, and other restorative treatments.
- Improved Preservative Measures: By working with conservative methods, preservative measures for tooth care can be improved and taken into better account. For instance, instead of performing tooth extractions for dentures, patients can receive dental bridges with fewer implants to manage their teeth better and schedule further appointments for regular checkups and cleanings.
- Better Aesthetic Function: Conservative approaches also consider aesthetics. While cosmetic and restorative dentists often focus on aesthetics as their highlight, general dentists can now take advantage of their benefits and provide more attention and detail to their care, giving their patients aesthetically-pleasing smiles that suit their facial structures.
- More Natural-Looking Smiles: Overall, minimally invasive procedures tend to provide more natural-looking results than normal procedures. As more natural tooth material is preserved, so do the costs of maintaining those smiles because of the preserved enamel.
What Procedures Look Like With a Conservative Approach?
Many general dentists have begun moving towards conservative approaches in their practice. Some of the treatments that are starting to be improved upon or added to dental routines include:
- Teeth Whitening: Teeth whitening procedures are already considered minimally invasive because of how they work to minimize stains and brighten smiles. Because teeth whitening focuses entirely on the enamel layer, it doesn’t involve removing or damaging any tooth structures and thus makes it a perfect method for discoloration treatment.
- Root Canal Treatment: Root canal treatments highly benefit from a conservative approach by reducing the amount of dentin, pulp, and root canals removed or affected to be able to clean the inner tooth properly. Laser dentistry, proper irrigation systems, and cone-beam tomography can help improve the procedure by providing a more accurate diagnosis that helps narrow down the issue at hand.
- Dental Bonding: Dental bonding systems can help replace the need for tooth extractions or extensive enamel removal by providing an alternative method for repairing tooth structures. The bonding material used adheres to the tooth’s enamel and helps reform the tooth’s surface, removing the need for restorations such as crowns and inlays. This procedure can be especially helpful as long as the materials used provide enough security and strength to replace the missing tooth areas.
- Microabrasion: Alongside dental bonding, microabrasion systems work to minimally remove the enamel, creating a porous space for dental bonding and filling materials to help repair the damaged surfaces. Microabrasion is considered a conservative treatment. It can help remove signs of discoloration and the damaged enamel and help prep the tooth surface for restorative treatments such as inlays and veneers.
Through the introduction of conservative approaches, more people can experience natural-looking smiles with ease. If you find yourself displeased with your smile, visit your local general dentist today to learn about your options for conservative treatment.