Welcome Home: Click here to check out our beautiful new office!
If you haven’t gone to a dentist for years because just the thought fills you with anxiety, you’re not alone. There are millions of Americans who have never seen a dentist because they’re too afraid. The good news is that sedation techniques while in the dental chair have allowed many people to get the treatment they need.
If you’re searching for a dental practice that gives equal priority to your comfort as much as to your oral health, Perfect Smiles of Fairfield offers the best of both worlds. Our extremely skilled dentist provides a variety of vastly effective calming methods as well as the most up-to-date technology, materials and procedures. Everyone in our office—from the front desk to the support staff to the dentist—creates a welcoming environment for all who step through our doors.
If you avoid dental care because of phobias, fears or misconceptions about treatments, dental sedation may be right up your alley. Before your initial visit, we will scrupulously review your medical history to make sure that the administration will be a good fit. Your sedation is always closely monitored by our certified professional, and it’s a highly effective method for alleviating angst and making patients feel more comfortable during treatment.
Our office offers the options of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedatives and IV (intravenous) sedation. You will get a deep sense of calm, and your time in the dental chair will seem like only minutes. Throughout your course of care, you’ll be able to respond to verbal cues from our team while feeling completely unaffected the treatment itself. Our sedation techniques are designed to take the edge off your fears, and to help you feel relaxed and ease. You needn’t let anxiety get in the way of maintaining healthy and beautiful teeth!
Avoiding dental appointments can take a toll on your oral and overall health. Perfect Smiles of Fairfield is ready to provide the highest quality of proficient and compassionate care. Our professionals perform treatments with the utmost precision and gentle touch. For more information about our office and our many services, please don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment.
Sedation dentistry offers patients with general anxiety or fears about a dental procedure the opportunity to have a more comfortable and stress-free experience. By utilizing safe and controlled sedation techniques, the patient is eased into a state of complete relaxation before the procedure. This approach eliminates discomfort, pain, and preoperative anxiety, and typically makes patients feel more at ease post-operatively, as they have little or no memory of the actual moment-to-moment procedure.
Local anesthesia involves an injection directly into or close to the area where a procedure is being performed. While it eliminates any sensation of pain in the targeted area, it does not affect your state of mind or level of anxiety. When a patient receives sedation, additional medications to ease anxiety and promote relaxation are employed in advance of local anesthesia. In this way, both the stress and discomfort associated with a procedure are eliminated. Sedation can be administered in a variety of forms based upon patient needs and the recommendations of the dentist or dental anesthesiologist.
Choosing the most appropriate method of sedation for a procedure depends on a variety of factors such as a patient's medical history and their level of anxiety. Dental sedation can come in the form of nitrous oxide sedation, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation. Certain patients receiving comprehensive treatment or undergoing a complex surgical procedure may require general anesthesia in a hospital setting.
Nitrous oxide, or "laughing gas," is a mild sedative, which is inhaled through a small mask over the nose. A standard in dental sedation for decades, the effects of nitrous oxide are almost immediate and wear off quickly once your procedure is completed.
Oral sedation involves the prescription of an oral medication prior to your appointment. Taken at the recommended time before your visit, oral sedation allows you to feel fully relaxed by the time you're ready for your procedure. With oral sedation, it's necessary to plan on having an escort to and from your dentist's office.
IV Sedation is administered intravenously, or directly into a vein. It is typically indicated when a deeper state of sedation is required. Your dentist will provide you with specific instructions before your visit, and require that you have an escort for the trip home from your appointment.
Ready to schedule your next dental appointment or have questions about our services?
Contacting Perfect Smiles of Fairfield is easy! Our welcoming team is ready to help you schedule appointments, explore treatment options, and answer any questions you might have. You can easily call us or use our online contact form. Don’t hesitate to take the first step towards your dream smile—contact us today and experience the benefits of personalized dental care!
Back to top