Dentistry in Comfort
I recently went to the dentist after a long hiatus. It had been about 2 years since my last dental visit and I approached the appointment with much apprehension. The long delay between visits for me was due to an aversion for the sound of dental instruments. Even the thought of the sound as I write this makes me cringe. Growing up I had to wear headphones blaring 80’s hair band music to serve as a distraction. To my pleasant surprise I didn’t need to break out the Quiet Riot for this dental visit. After hearing about sedation dentistry and knowing my fear and apprehension I chose to visit a dentist that specializes in sedation dentistry. After a brief discussion with the dentist the form of sedation that was right for me was oral sedation. I was given a pill prior to my dental visit and had my wife drive me there. I really don’t have much recollection of the dental visit which is just the way I wanted it. After my absence from the dentist for over 2 years I did require 2 fillings which I never had to feel or hear while under the comfort of sedation. This was one of the best decisions I have made recently and I’m a huge fan. I do feel sheepish that I waited in fear to go to the dentist when sedation dentistry was available.
