Sedation Dentistry – Brenda Copeland, DDS, PA – Longview, TX
Brenda Copeland, DDS, PA offers dental sedation so patients experiencing extreme dental discomfort may receive the care they need. Offering both nitrous and oral sedation, Dr. Copeland can help these patients relax and have a positive dental experience. Our dental team is experienced in administering sedation safely to every patient and make procedures as comfortable as possible. Patients from Longview, Hallsville, and surrounding areas can rely on our practice to provide gentle dental care.
Dental Sedation from Brenda Copeland, DDS
When patients are in need of dental sedation, we begin the process with a thorough consultation. This includes a cross examination of health records to ensure the patient is in good health and has no history of reactions of sedation in the past. We will only administer sedation to healthy with dental anxiety, sensitive teeth, or an easily instigated gag reflex. Additionally, if patients need dental work done for many hours, we may want to use dental sedation to help the time pass more comfortably. Our methods of dental sedation include:
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation commonly known as ‘laughing gas,’ this sedation option is administered via face mask. This is usually safe for children and requires no downtime after the procedure. Nitrous gas creates a euphoric and relaxed feeling, which minimizes discomfort and allows Dr. Copeland to keep the mouth open for extended periods of time, and minimizing any discomfort. When time to purge a patient’s lungs of the gas, we simply have them in hale 100 percent oxygen. Within a few minutes, the effects of nitrous oxide wear off, and patients are free to go their way.
- Oral (Enteral) Sedation is administered as a pill and while this form of sedation can have a stronger effect than laughing gas, oral sedation is not necessarily more effective. Taken an hour or so before the procedure, oral sedation will require patients to be driven to our dental office. In some cases, oral sedation can have an amnesic effect on patients. The medication leaves patients conscious so they can still understand and respond to direction yet patients feel extremely drowsy.
Contact our Practice for Comfortable Dental Care
Brenda Copeland, DDS, PA provide sedation options to patients in Longview, Hallsville, and surrounding areas. For all of your general dental care needs, call our practice.
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