Comfort Aids & Sedation Dentistry in Fresno, CA
Feeling nervous or anxious about visiting the dentist is very common. At Milburn Dental in Fresno, CA, we understand that dental anxiety can make it difficult to receive the care you need. That’s why we offer comfort aids designed to help make your dental visit more relaxed and comfortable.
Whether you are coming in for a routine checkup, dental treatment, or an emergency, our dental team will take your comfort and concerns seriously.
Dental Comfort Aids at Milburn Dental
Depending on your treatment and individual needs, comfort options may include:
Topical Anesthetic
A topical anesthetic can be applied to the treatment area to help reduce discomfort before a local anesthetic is administered.
Local Anesthetic
Local anesthesia temporarily numbs the treatment area, helping you remain comfortable during many common dental procedures. Some numbness may continue after your appointment and should gradually wear off.
Sedation Dentistry
For patients who experience significant dental anxiety or are concerned about dental procedures, sedation may help create a calmer and more comfortable experience. Milburn Dental can help arrange professional sedation services when appropriate.
The type of sedation used depends on the procedure, your medical history, and your individual needs. Before sedation, be sure to provide our dental team with accurate information about your medications, allergies, and medical history.
Comfortable Dental Care in Fresno
Our goal is to make every dental appointment as comfortable and stress-free as possible. If dental anxiety has prevented you from getting regular dental care, talk with our team about your concerns before treatment.
Regular visits such as routine dental cleanings can help maintain healthy teeth and gums, while digital dental X-rays help our dentists identify problems that may not be visible during a regular examination.
If you experience a dental emergency, our team also provides emergency dental services and can discuss comfort and sedation options when appropriate.
Schedule a Comfortable Dental Visit
Don’t let dental anxiety keep you from getting the care you need. Contact Milburn Dental in Fresno, CA at (559) 825-0990 to discuss your concerns and schedule an appointment.
We are here to help make your dental experience more comfortable from the moment you walk through our doors.
To book a relaxing and painless dental appointment, call Milburn Dental at (559) 825-0990 or visit our Fresno Dental Office at 6721 N Milburn Ave Ste 101, Fresno.
We use the following comfort aids in our office:
Topical Anesthetic: A flavored ointment is applied inside the mouth to numb the area the dentist will be working on. Usually, a topical ointment is applied to relieve pain when administering a local anesthetic.
Local Anesthetic: A medicine that is injected directly into the gum or inner cheek to numb part of the patient’s mouth. Often, a patient will feel numb for some time after the appointment, making it difficult to eat or drink. This is completely normal. We do ask anyone experiencing pain upon the numbness subsiding to give us a call immediately.
Sedation: For anyone afraid of the dentist’s chair, sedation dentistry ensures an anxiety-free dental experience.
We can help arrange a professional to come in to help perform administer sedation.
We have four levels of sedation:
- Minimal: Oral medication (Ativan, Rezipan) can be provided before treatment or a procedure. This type of medication does not put a patient to sleep but instead keeps them completely relaxed for a period of time.
- Moderate: The patient will be conscious during and after the procedure, but they may not remember the procedure. There might also be a slurring of words for a short time.
- Deep: The patient will be on the edge of consciousness during the procedure, but can still be woken up at any time if need be.
- General Anesthetic: Generally used during longer medical procedures, the patient will be in a deep sleep the entire time and shortly afterward.
Before any of these types of sedation are administered, it is important we have your up-to-date medical history so that we know what medications you are taking and if you have any allergies.