{"id":180,"date":"2022-06-15T15:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T15:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/blog\/?p=180"},"modified":"2022-07-21T15:55:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T15:55:25","slug":"debunking-common-myths-about-sedation-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/15\/debunking-common-myths-about-sedation-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Debunking Four Common Myths About Sedation Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maybe you\u2019ve seen laughing gas in action while you were watching television; a patient is visiting the dentist for some sort of treatment, they\u2019re given a mask to wear, and usually within moments they\u2019re laughing and giggling uncontrollably. How can a dentist provide treatment to a patient who\u2019s cackling like a mad scientist? Even though it makes for interesting television, this situation is highly exaggerated and plays into some of the common misconceptions and myths about sedation dentistry. Keep reading as we debunk four fairly common sedation dentistry<\/a> myths that you might\u2019ve heard about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: Sedation Is Only Used for Complex Surgical Procedures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s true that sedation dentistry is associated with major surgical procedures, it certainly isn\u2019t limited to them! Sedation dentistry can be used for virtually any procedure, from routine visits to complex procedures like wisdom teeth removal! Patients who experience dental-related fear and anxiety often can also receive sedation. Ultimately, your dentist wants you to be comfortable and relaxed during your visit; if sedation can assist with this, it can be used!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: There\u2019s Only One Kind of Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though laughing gas is the most common option for sedation, there are multiple methods that are utilized in dentistry, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n