{"id":1918,"date":"2019-10-29T17:46:39","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T17:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalimplantsindfw.com\/blog\/?p=1918"},"modified":"2019-10-29T17:46:39","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T17:46:39","slug":"dental-implants-sedation-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalimplantsindfw.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/29\/dental-implants-sedation-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Relax When Getting Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanIf you\u2019ve decided to get dental implants<\/a>, you\u2019re probably looking forward to new teeth that will let you eat and smile with confidence again. However, you might be nervous about the surgery itself, whether it\u2019s due to concerns about pain or just general dental anxiety. However, there\u2019s no need to worry; a good sedation dentist will help you stay comfortable throughout the procedure. Learn more about how sedation<\/a> can be used in the process of repairing your incomplete grin.<\/p>\n

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When is Sedation Used During Dental Implant Placement?<\/h2>\n

Dental implants are surgically placed in your jaw, where they\u2019re left to fuse with the bone over a matter of months. Since this is a surgery, you\u2019ll normally, at the very least, receive a local anesthetic that will numb the area where the implant is inserted. However, additional forms of sedation might be used as well if the dentist decides they\u2019re necessary. It largely depends on the extent of the procedure and your personal comfort level. An anxious patient receiving multiple implants, for example, is likely to need a stronger form of sedation than a patient without anxiety that only needs one implant.<\/p>\n

What Kinds of Dental Sedation are Available?<\/h2>\n

There are a few different kinds of sedation you may receive during dental implant placement depending on your needs:<\/p>\n