A Selection of Sedation Dentistry Options
Dr. Paulson is skilled at painless anesthesia delivery, but some people still suffer intense anxiety at even the thought of a needle or the actual treatment process. At Grand Traverse Smile Center, we offer oral conscious sedation. A small pill that we’ve provided to you is taken about one hour before your visit. You'll relax to a level of relaxation that allows you to respond to questions but mostly sleep through your entire visit. This is ideal for people suffering from dental anxiety or those who have a busy schedule and want to get all their treatment done in one visit. 
Oral conscious sedation doesn’t “knock” you out like you would be for general surgery. The level of sedation is just deep enough so that you feel nothing but are still conscious. Some patients may have anxiety about dental work but also a fear that centers on losing control or not being able to perceive what’s going on around them. Conscious sedation provides a happy medium, allowing comfort and relaxation while maintaining control and understanding what’s happening.
For some people, anxiety isn’t an issue but they are highly resistant to anesthetic. They just can’t get numb. Also, when someone has extensive dental work needed but can’t spare the time to make repeated visits to the dentist, oral conscious sedation lets them get their work done in one longer visit. Years of treatment can be accomplished in just a single visit!
Grand Traverse Smile Center
Ryan Paulson, DDS
928 S. Garfield Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 935-4872
GTSmileCenter.com
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