relaxation dentistry

Modern Dental Care promotes anxiety-free dentistry. Many of our patients love the fact that they are able to get dental work done while relaxed and completely comfortable.

• Relaxation is achieved with the use of various oral sedatives (triazolam, lorazepam and hydroxyzine) and nitrous oxide or what is commonly called laughing gas.
• Relaxation dentistry is NOT general anesthesia. There are no IV's or injections of sedatives.
• You will NOT be "knocked out."
• Relaxation dentistry allows you to be concious and responsive.
• You will be sleepy and relaxed.
• You will be able to verbalize your needs and wants.
• You will be monitored during your entire appointment with blood pressure and pulse oximetry.
• Someone will be with you at all times.
• The sedatives used will relax your nervous system so you will feel little discomfort and will probably not need any pain medication post-operatively.
• You will continue to relax the rest of the day and into the evening and responsible companion should be with you until the following day.
  

Dr. Edington has advanced training in providing Anxiety-Free dentistry and is a member of the Dental Organization for Oral Concious Sedation (D.O.C.S)