Who is a candidate for dental sedation?
You’re a likely candidate for dental sedation if you have a high fear of going to the dentist. You might also consider it if you have had a previous traumatic dental experience and want to come to us for a positive experience. We also know that sometimes bad teeth can be embarrassing. Through sedation dentistry, you won’t have to overcome your shyness in showing us the problems afflicting your gums and mouth. Some patients cannot go through with the more traditional procedures of dentistry because of a bad gag reflex or difficulty with needles or numbness. There is also a correlation with time and complexity. The more complex your procedure, the more likely sedation dentistry might be right for you. The important part is that you won’t remember the time it took or feel any of the pain that might otherwise be involved. We offer sedation dentistry to San Mateo area residents for many reasons. Whatever the reason, our patients smile and are grateful. Contact us at the San Mateo Center for
