If the mere thought of going to the dentist makes you feel anxious, you’re not alone. For some people, unpleasant past experiences or an oversensitive gag reflex can lead to dental anxiety. In contrast, others avoid scheduling regular dental visits due to the sights, smells, and sounds associated with dentistry.
At Signature Dental Group, our compassionate team always prioritizes your comfort, relaxation, and happiness. If you’re looking for sedation anesthesia near you in Algonquin, IL, delivered in a caring, judgment-free zone, we have your needs covered!
If any of the following situations apply to you, you’ll likely benefit from some form of sedation dentistry in Algonquin, IL.
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the mildest type of sedation dentistry. You’ll inhale the colorless, odorless gas through a nasal mask in combination with oxygen. Within a few minutes, laughing gas slows down your nervous system, creating a sense of calm or euphoria.
The levels can be adjusted. After treatment is complete, breathing in pure oxygen takes five minutes to reverse the effects of nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide doesn’t require any pre-procedural fasting, and since it has no lingering side effects, you can drive yourself home.
A sedative in the form of a pill is taken an hour before your visit and sometimes also the night before to alleviate anxiety-related sleep issues. An oral sedative called a benzodiazepine decreases activity in the parts of the brain that control fear and anxiety. The medication induces a feeling of comfort, deep relaxation, and easy indifference before and during your procedure without making you fall asleep.
With this type of dental anesthesia in Algonquin, IL, our team regularly monitors all your vitals. The effects of this medication begin quickly and can take 24 hours to wear off, so you must arrange a ride to and from our practice and avoid any complicated or strenuous tasks or driving.
IV sedation in Algonquin, IL, involves administering sedative drugs directly into your bloodstream through an intravenous line placed in your hand or arm. This type of sedation dentistry induces deep relaxation, minimizes discomfort and anxiety, and often results in no memory of the procedure. IV sedation is especially beneficial if you’re undergoing extensive surgical interventions.
During your procedure, our IV sedation-certified dentist, Dr. Mohammed Shakeel, customizes the level of sedation to meet your needs. As with oral-conscious dental anesthesia, your vitals are monitored to ensure your comfort and safety. Lingering grogginess can last up to 24 hours. Hence, you must arrange for transportation home and rest for the remainder of the day.
During your consultation, Dr. Shakeel will discuss the benefits and risks of general anesthesia, explain pre- and post-surgical guidelines, answer all your questions, and decide whether this is the right option for you. At Signature Dental Group, we bring in a board-certified anesthesiologist to administer general anesthesia because it requires rigorous training, certification, and special monitoring and emergency equipment.
As the strongest type of sedation dentistry, your oxygenation saturation, ventilation, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and heart rate are carefully monitored. The side effects can last up to 24 hours, so a responsible adult needs to drive you to our practice and home.
Skipping dental appointments can lead to more costly procedures, increase your risk of gum disease, decay, and tooth loss—and even open the door to infections that can steadily worsen—leading to serious systemic health complications. Dental anesthesia can help prevent oral health problems from becoming a whole-body problem.
In addition, sedation dentistry makes it far easier to undergo complex procedures, such as full mouth dental implants. Our team is dedicated to going the extra mile to alleviate anxiety, allay your fears, and provide painless, quick treatments at our warm and welcoming practice!
