Oral Sedation medications can dramatically reduce anxiety and make complex or long procedures have time melt away and generally leave you not remembering much from your appointment. Our experience is that patients are more comfortable both during AND after treatment procedures.
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Oral conscious sedation uses a prescribed medication, taken before a dental appointment, to induce a relaxed state while the patient remains conscious and able to communicate. This method is ideal for managing dental anxiety, coping with lengthy procedures, or for those with sensitive gag reflexes. The sedative can cause drowsiness and may lead to little or no memory of the procedure. After the appointment, a responsible companion must drive the patient home.
Nitrous oxide, ” is an inhaled sedative administered with Oxygen used in dentistry to reduce anxiety and discomfort during procedures, allowing patients to remain conscious and cooperative.
Upon completion of their appointment the effects of the Nitrous are dissapated.
Weighted blankets work by providing deep touch pressure (DTP), mimicking a warm hug to promote calm and relaxation by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Their even, gentle pressure helps ease feelings of stress and anxiety, ground the body, and calm restless sensations. At DGY we have wonderfully soft versions of weighted blankets that bring tremendous comfort that can be used in combination with any of the services
In dentistry, the Alpha-Stim is an FDA-cleared device that uses cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) to reduce dental anxiety and pain through a gentle, non-invasive microcurrent delivered via ear clips. Patients hold the device, which simulates brainwaves, to foster a sense of calm and relaxation, allowing for a more comfortable dental experience without the use of drugs. The treatment can reduce a patient’s gag reflex, alleviate muscle tension
Noise-cancelling technology in dentistry, most often through headphones, significantly improves patient experience by reducing anxiety and stress associated with the loud, unfamiliar sounds of dental equipment like drills and suction. These headphones create a quieter, more relaxing environment for the patient, allowing them to listen to music or other audio, which provides a crucial distraction and promotes a sense of calm and control during procedures.
