Regular dental appointments can be difficult for many people due to reasons like anxiety, phobias, difficulty sitting still, certain health conditions, or even especially long treatment times. Luckily, sedation dentistry includes a number of methods designed to safely reduce a patient’s sensitivity to pain and induce a sense of calm so they can enjoy a pleasant and effective oral health treatment. Here’s a guide to two of the most popular forms of dental sedation and how they work.
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