Sedation Dentistry - Soft Touch Dentistry

Sedation (Relaxation Dentistry)
O'Fallon, IL

For many people, the thought of visiting the dentist can cause anxiety that may
prevent them from getting the dental work they need. Whether it is the sound of a
dental drill or a fear of needles, avoiding the dentist is something that too many
people do at the expense of their own oral health.

Unfortunately, when you avoid the dentist, the dental problems you have can
worsen and make your visit to the dentist even more necessary. Dr. Thompson
understands that many people would much rather avoid the dentist than visit the
dentist. That is why she goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable. Dr
Thompson says, "Soft Touch Dentistry is not just the name of my practice, it
describes my approach to my patients."

If you are avoiding the dentist office for anxiety reasons, sedation dentistry may be
the answer for you. Sedation dentistry allows you to have the dental procedure you
need without the anxiety or fear you may normally feel at the dentist.

If you are scared to death of the dentist, Dr. Thompson can provide oral sedation
(relaxation dentistry), which is just a small pill that you take prior to your dental
appointment and then another small pill that Dr. Thompson places under your
tongue during your dental visit. This allows you to be sedated during your visit and
anxiety free.

Oral sedation dentistry is a wonderful option because it allows you to be drowsy,
but still conscious and less likely to perceive any discomfort during your dental
appointment. For many patients, sedation dentistry allows them to rest through
their dental visit and forget about any of the procedures.

Sedation dentistry is also perfect for
performing multiple dental procedures in
one visit. For many people who would have
to schedule multiple dental visits for various
procedures, sedation dentistry allows them
to have all of them performed at one time.

To find out if sedation dentistry is right for you, contact Soft Touch
Dentistry today to schedule an initial consultation. During your initial
consultation, Dr. Thompson will inform you of what you can expect
during your sedation appointment, as well as other guidelines to follow.