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YOU DESERVE ANXIETY-FREE DENTISTRY If you’ve spent your life struggling with dental anxiety, comfortable treatment may seem impossible. It’s time to change that. At Hinsdale Dentistry, we strive to transform the way anxious patients view the office. Our goal is for every patient to feel relaxed and at ease. Dental anxiety is incredibly common, but it’s not unbeatable. Whether you’re facing a new procedure, or one that you’ve undergone many times, the experience can be a positive one. Anxiety can keep patients out of the office for years at a time. Their nerves hold them back from getting preventive care that reduces the likelihood of more serious dental problems. They enter a vicious cycle of worsening oral health met by worsening anxiety. But sedation dentistry can help them break free. Oral sedation eases the negative emotional impact of long or stressful dental procedures. A chemical reduction in fear, apprehension and stress dramatically improves the patient experience— safely, simply and comfortably. Relaxation begins the moment you take a seat in the dental chair.
How does oral sedation work? Before your procedure begins, a small dose of antianxiety medication is placed under the tongue. As the medication takes hold, you enter a state of relaxation. Throughout treatment, you’ll experience a reduced perception of pain. Some medications also have an amnesiac effect, leaving patients with few memories of the procedure.
Will I personally benefit from sedation? Consider the way you usually feel at the dental office. If you have generalized anxiety, prior traumatic dental experiences, fear of needles or sounds from instruments, the need for significant dental work, difficulty staying still for an extended period, sensitive teeth, or a bad gag reflex, oral sedation is ideal.
Is oral sedation better than IV sedation? Needle-phobic patients find that IV sedation actually triggers their anxiety. This is the last thing we want from your sedation; starting the procedure on edge is not conducive to a comfortable experience. Instead of facing a needle or the sight of blood, all you need do is place a tablet under your tongue. Orally administered medication has a longer onset, but the stress-free process makes it more than worth the wait.
Am I a candidate for sedation dentistry? At Hinsdale Dentistry, we offer a consultation appointment for your dentist to discuss your options and determine if oral sedation is the right choice. We will review your medical history and any medications you are taking to ensure your safety.
Michael J. Kowalczyk, DDS
Sedation Dentist Spotlight Dr. Michael Kowalczyk received a Bachelor of Science at Emory University, a Doctor of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University, and a certificate for Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Florida. During his residency at the University of Florida, he received comprehensive training to administer and manage minimal sedation of dental patients.
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Contact Hinsdale Dentistry today! YOUR HINSDALE FAMILY DENTISTS. Peter T. Harnois, DDS Michael J. Kowalczyk, DDS Jon Asimakopoulos, DDS
911 N. Elm, Suite 230
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Hinsdale, IL
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630.323.4468
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