Land O’ Lakes Sedation Dentistry
Take the Worry Out of Dental Care
If you feel anxious about visiting the dentist, new sedation dentistry options at Land O' Lakes Dental Care can help.
Dr. Sandra Aljure-Estrada and our team at Land O' Lakes Dental Care provide sedation dentistry in a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment, helping you feel more at ease.
The Land O' Lakes Dental Care Approach to Sedation Dentistry
At Land O' Lakes Dental Care, we’re trained to be sensitive to dental phobias. We understand that dental anxiety usually comes from personal experience.
We’ll help you relax during your visit by discussing your needs in a non-clinical setting before any procedure.
Our friendly staff is also trained to administer the latest options in sedation dentistry, including:
- Inhalation sedation: Laughing gas
- Oral sedation: Valium, Halcion
We can help you overcome dental anxiety through a combination of behavioral strategies and pharmacological interventions. So put your fears to rest because we’ve got you covered!
Land O' Lakes Dental Care Can Help With Your Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is more common than you might think—it's actually the top reason people avoid seeing the dentist. In fact, up to 75% of adults in the U.S. experience some level of dental fear, ranging from mild unease to severe phobia.
For those with extreme dental anxiety, visits to the dentist can feel impossible. Some may avoid appointments altogether, while others push through but feel nervous the entire time. This often leads to a cycle of avoidance: dental care is postponed until a serious issue arises, which may require more invasive treatment, reinforcing the fear.
It doesn’t have to be this way. At Land O' Lakes Dental Care, Dr. Aljure-Estrada offers advanced treatment options to help patients feel comfortable and at ease, no matter their level of dental anxiety. Your oral health is important, and we’re here to make sure your visit is stress-free and supportive.
Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry offers several advantages that can make your visit more comfortable and efficient:
- Feel completely relaxed throughout your appointment.
- Complete complex or multiple procedures in a single visit.
- Get back on track with your dental care, even if you’ve been avoiding it for years.
- Wake up feeling refreshed and ready to continue your day with a carefully monitored sedation level adjusted to your unique needs.
Types of Sedation Dentistry at Land O' Lakes Dental Care
Inhalation Sedation
At Land O' Lakes Dental Care, we understand that dental visits can be a source of anxiety for some patients. That’s why Dr. Aljure-Estrada may recommend laughing gas as a safe and effective way to help you feel more at ease during your appointment.
Laughing gas, inhaled through a comfortable mask worn over your nose, gently helps you relax without putting you to sleep. You’ll remain aware and able to respond, but you may feel a pleasant sense of calm, or even a light, euphoric sensation. Everyone’s experience is a little different, and we’ll make sure the level is just right for you.
One of the benefits of laughing gas is that its effects wear off quickly, allowing many patients to drive themselves home afterward. If dental visits make you uneasy, laughing gas can help you relax and focus on your care.
Oral Sedation
If you feel anxious about dental visits, oral sedation can be a great option to help you stay calm and comfortable. Dr. Aljure-Estrada may recommend a pill like Valium or Halcion, which works by calming the parts of your brain that trigger fear and anxiety.
Oral sedation can help you feel relaxed and slightly drowsy and may cause mild tingling or slight memory loss of the procedure.
While you’ll stay awake and able to communicate with our team, the calming effects will last for a while. You’ll need to arrange for someone to drive you home after your appointment.