Sedation Dentistry

If you experience anxiety or fear at the thought of going to the dentist, then you may be a candidate for Sedation Dentistry in Beaufort, SC. Safe and effective for most healthy individuals, sedation dentistry allows you to receive the care you need while feeling relaxed. Sedation dentistry is ideal for patients suffering from severe dental fears or those that plan on undergoing extensive or lengthy dental procedures. Find out if sedation dentistry may be the right choice for you.

What is Sedation Dentistry?

True sedation dentistry involves IV sedation or TIVA “Total IV Anesthesia.” At Chris Mohler, DDS, you will have the benefit of two professionals tending to you. As Dr. Mohler is rendering your treatment, you are also under the care of a board-certified anesthesiologist monitoring your sedation. Out of concern for his patient’s comfort and safety, Dr. Mohler has partnered with an Anesthesia Group that provides IV Sedation to area hospitals. Receiving sedation dentistry in Hilton Head means you can undergo the necessary dental treatments without worry and fear.  

What is it like to be under sedation while receiving dental care?

The medication is administered intravenously or through an IV. You will be monitored the entire time by our trusted anesthesiologist. While your airway and protective mechanisms remain intact, you will be unconscious throughout your appointment. You will wake with no recollection of the procedure. Patients LOVE the ability to sleep through their treatment.

What to expect after IV sedation dentistry

If you decide to receive IV sedation dentistry, you should be aware of certain requirements beforehand. Plan on having a trusted individual like a family member or close friend come with you to your appointment. They should remain on-site throughout your treatment. This person will be entrusted to drive you back home. Plan on taking the remainder of the day off of work and your usual activities so that you can rest until the full effects of the sedation “wear off.”

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

There are several reasons patients choose sedation dentistry. Whether you feel anxious about your upcoming dental appointment or are downright scared of going to the dentist for any reason, sedation dentistry could benefit you in the following ways.

• Feel at Ease – IV Sedation dentistry allows you to receive care while feeling at ease, without stress or anxiety toward your treatment. Sedation dentistry is paired with a local numbing agent so that you remain comfortable throughout your entire procedure.
• Complete Treatment Faster – You will be completely relaxed during treatment, which means Dr. Mohler can work with fewer interferences. Therefore, lengthier procedures can be completed in less time.
• Minimize Fear – Receiving dental care in a comfortable, anxiety-free manner helps foster trust between you and Dr. Mohler. Receiving the routine care that you need means you can maintain better oral health.
• Remain Still – Some individuals struggle with sitting still for long periods of time. This can make receiving care for extensive procedures challenging, causing you to neglect the care that you need. Therefore, ask about sedation dentistry if you have difficulty sitting still.

Sedation Dentistry in Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head

Find out if you are a candidate for sedation dentistry by scheduling a consultation. Our Anesthesiologist and Dr. Mohler will assess your complete medical history as well as your level of anxiety to help determine if sedation dentistry is right for you. Please contact our office at (843) 522-1442 to set up a free consultation to see if you are a candidate for sedation dentistry in Beaufort or complete a Contact Form.