Minimal sedation dentistry is a service designed to help you relax and remain calm while receiving dental care. It can be combined with an analgesic during or after a dental procedure for enhanced pain relief. Minimal sedation dentistry is also available for children and adults who have fear or anxiety about going to the dentist.

Inhaled Minimal Sedation

Inhaled minimal sedation is delivered to your body through a face mask connected by tubing to a tank of a gas. The gas is usually nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas.” This substance produces a light level of sedation that relaxes you. The dentist can adjust the level of the gas throughout your procedure. Its effects wear off quickly, and you can drive yourself home after this type of sedation.

Oral Minimal Sedation

Oral minimal sedation is administered in pill or tablet form. Two common medications used for oral minimal sedation include Halcion and Valium. These drugs start to work in about 30 to 60 minutes. They produce a calming and relaxing effect to the point that you may take a light nap during your dental procedure. You may feel groggy or drowsy for a few hours after being given oral minimal sedation.

When to Consider Minimal Sedation Dentistry

If you have anxiety about receiving dental care, minimal sedation dentistry may help you to relax enough to get the care that you need. These services can help to calm you so that you are able to sit long enough to have your teeth cleaned, examined and treated. Minimal sedation dentistry might also be helpful if you need a time-consuming dental treatment because you may doze or rest during the procedure.

Minimal sedation dentistry is a possibility. Call Faye Nazari, DDS for this important option.

Oral surgery involves operating on the soft tissue, jaw or temporomandibular joints. Before you have oral surgery, you will be given some pre-surgical guidelines to follow for your specific operation. After your procedure, it is important to follow the instructions from the dentist in order to have a speedy and a full recovery.

Conditions Requiring Oral Surgery

There are many reasons why people need oral surgery, such as the removal of an impacted tooth. This is a common issue with wisdom teeth. You may also need oral surgery to receive a dental implant or to treat jaw problems, such as those that result from jaws that are misaligned, unequal in size or broken. Oral surgery can also be performed to remove a lesion or growth from the mouth area.

Pain Relief for Oral Surgery

Your dentist will determine which type of anesthesia is best for your type of oral surgery. For a simple tooth extraction, a local anesthetic may be sufficient. If your treatment will take longer or will be more complex, you may need sedation or general anesthesia.

Recovery After Oral Surgery

You may feel sleepy from anesthesia after oral surgery, so have someone drive you home. Choose soft foods to ease any discomfort. Mashed potatoes, yogurt, soup and flavored gelatin are good choices. You may find comfort from cold compresses applied to the cheek near the surgical location. You may need to avoid certain behaviors such as using a straw, smoking or vigorously rinsing your mouth. These activities can interfere with your body’s natural healing process. Brush and floss your other teeth as usual, but avoid the surgery site. Your dentist might also prescribe a pain reliever or suggest over-the-counter remedies, such as ibuprofen.

When you are in need of oral surgery services, call Cherry Blossom Dental Care today.

 

The best smile is a healthy smile. To achieve a healthy smile, your dentist may recommend oral surgery. Although you might be intimidated by the word “surgery,” this type of treatment is designed to provide the relief you need for some dental problems.

 

At Cherry Blossom Dental care, Dr. Faye Nazari performs several types of oral surgery. These include:

 

• Frenectomies: These treatments restore the look of your smile if the gums are pulling from the teeth or receding.
• Extractions: Teeth must sometimes be removed. This can be done to relieve crowding, treat disease or repair damage from an injury.
• Post-extraction Restorations: Grafting can prevent bone loss after a tooth has been removed. There are several options for filling the empty space, including partial dentures, bridges and implants.
• Implant Placements: If teeth are missing, you may be a candidate for implants. A screw is inserted into the jaw, and a replacement tooth is placed over it.

 

Some oral surgery procedures, such as frenectomies, are quite simple. Recovery time for these is quick and easy. Other surgeries are more involved. They require anesthetic during the procedure and recovery time afterward.

Oral Surgery Aftercare

After a procedure, the dental staff will advise you on what to expect and how to take care of yourself during the recovery process. Often, patients are encouraged to take it easy for a few days, apply ice, rinse with salt water and eat soft foods. Swelling can last about 48 hours after surgery, and your healing will continue over the next several weeks.

For all of your oral surgery needs, visit Dr. Faye Nazari at Cherry Blossom Dental Care. She and her staff will take good care of you from the beginning to the end of every procedure.

Visiting the dentist every six months for checkups can help you discover many dental problems before they become severe. However, there are times when you just cannot wait for your regular checkup. Same-day dentistry services are designed to address urgent dental care situations such as infections and broken teeth.

Toothaches

Toothaches are often caused by dental decay. As your tooth’s enamel is worn through by bacteria and acids, the softer dentin is exposed. If the decay is not repaired, it may move through the dentin and into the pulp. At this point, you may have a severe toothache that requires pain relievers. This is a sign that your tooth is dying, and prompt treatment is needed.

Abscessed Teeth

A tooth abscess is an active infection at the center of the tooth. The tooth’s pulp becomes inflamed, which irritates the nerve. You may have a severe toothache, swelling, and difficulty swallowing or eating. Your gums and jaws might also swell. These are signs of a serious infection. A same-day dentist can treat the infection with antibiotics. Root canal treatment may be needed. If the infection is severe, the tooth might need to be removed.

Chipped or Cracked Teeth

Biting into a hard food or experiencing trauma to your face may cause a tooth to chip or crack. A same-day dentist can repair small chips by placing a filling or bonding material over the chipped area. In some cases, a dental veneer may be needed to correct the tooth’s shape. A badly chipped or cracked tooth might need root canal therapy followed by the placement of a crown.

Contact the office of Faye Nazari, DDS today to learn more or make an appointment for same-day dentistry services.