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Sep
Oral Sedation Dentistry: Your Ticket to Relaxing Dental Visits
Are dental anxiety and fear keeping you from getting quality dental care? Are you looking for a dentist to help you have relaxing dental visits? Dr. Fortuna Vardeman from Randolph Family Dental can help! We offer oral sedation dentistry to residents in Schertz, Texas, and surrounding communities. Oral sedation can help you have comfortable, stress-free dental treatments. The answers to the following questions will give you a better understanding of what to expect from oral sedation dentistry. Â
What is oral conscious sedation?
Oral sedation usually comes in the form of a pill that you take about an hour before your dental treatment. The effects of the sedation will take effect around the time of your treatment. Oral sedation helps you relax by making you drowsy, although you’re still conscious during your procedure. As the effects can linger past your treatment time, you’ll need a driver to take you to and from your appointment. After a few hours of rest, you should be able to return to your normal activities.
How can oral sedation benefit me?
It’s hard to schedule dental visits when the mere thought of seeing a dentist triggers anxiety or fear. Oral sedation eliminates tension and fear, so you can get quality dental care. You’ll feel more relaxed and comfortable during your procedure, making it easier for Dr. Vardeman to complete your treatment. Oral sedation helps relieve the gagging reflex that some people experience when having dental treatment. It also helps you sit through longer procedures, so you don’t need as many follow-up appointments.
How do people develop dental anxiety and fear?
Some people are sensitive to the sounds and smells of dental environments, which can trigger anxiety or fear. Dwelling on bad dental experiences of the past can cause you to fear future dental care. If you’re scheduled for a complex or unfamiliar treatment, you may become anxious due to fear of the unknown. Regardless of the cause of dental anxiety, Dr. Vardeman can help you receive the care you need through the use of oral sedation.
What dental treatments can be done with oral sedation dentistry?
Oral sedation produces moderate sedation results and can be used for any procedure that causes you anxiety. This may range from dental fillings to deep cleanings, root canals, tooth extractions, or even implant treatment. Working with an experienced sedation dentist like Dr. Vardeman will help you have a positive, successful oral sedation treatment.
Are there side effects to sedation dentistry?
Some people may experience mild side effects of oral sedation while many feel no side effects at all. Any symptoms are usually temporary and gradually subside shortly after completing your treatment.
Who offers safe and effective oral sedation dentistry near me?
Look no further than Randolph Family Dental in Schertz, TX, for the oral sedation services you need. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fortuna Vardeman, contact us at (210) 658-9031.
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Dr. Fortuna A. Vardeman
Dr. Fortuna A. Vardeman is a highly skilled dentist with over 30 years of experience, having earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the East in the Philippines in 1990. She holds certifications from both the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and the Philippine Regulation Commission. Dr. Vardeman is an active member of numerous prestigious organizations, including the ADA and the ICOI. She is also dedicated to giving back through medical missions in the Philippines and Mexico, demonstrating her commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. She is also certified in advanced dental procedures such as IV sedation and implant restoration.
