I have a bad gag reflex – can sedation dentistry help?
The list of factors that deter patients from the dental office is understandably extensive. Even when dental treatment is clinically necessary, many patients find it difficult to overcome the feeling of denial and the natural tendency to procrastinate. For some patients, a strong gag reflex can even be a significant deterrent from the dental office. […]
Is sedation dentistry a good choice for children?
Many children have some fear of the dentist, but when oral surgery is involved, that anxiety may increase tenfold. This is why many parents choose to work with a sedation dentist when a child is facing a surgical procedure, such as an intervention to repair damage caused by an injury or a surgical tooth extraction […]
Discomfort During Dental Surgery Procedures is a Thing of the Past
Sometimes the need for dental care is unavoidable. Having wisdom teeth removed, dental implants placed, and tooth extractions performed are the procedures that are often necessary to remove infection, relieve pain, and keep our bodies healthy. It is unfortunate that, in the past, these types of procedures were regarded with fear and apprehension. Today, although […]
What is Oral Conscious Sedation?
When you are in search of a sedation dentist or a dental office that offers sedation dentistry, what you are really seeking is an opportunity to relax and de-stress during your treatment. In fact, millions of dental patients are finding that there is no need to grasp the armrests of the dental chair or fight […]
Safety and Comfort with Anesthesia at ORA
Narrator: Although stereotypes linger, a trip to the oral and maxillofacial surgery office is no longer the stressful and painful experience older adults remember. Today’s modern oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide patients with a very comfortable surgical environment and appropriate anesthetic to ease their discomfort and anxiety. Most oral and maxillofacial surgery take place in […]
Don’t Let Fear Keep You from Receiving the Dental Care You Need
In modern dentistry, most dental procedures are virtually pain-free but most dental offices are not designed to promote a sense of comfort and relaxation, however ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio is one of the exceptions. ORA utilized the Center for Health Design’s principles of EBD (Evidenced Based Design), which is the process of basing […]
Understanding Dental Anxiety
Dental anxieties and phobias are nothing to be embarrassed about. Millions of patients suffer from dental fears ranging from mild to extremely debilitating. Still, there is no reason that these fears should prevent you from receiving the dental care that is so important to your health. Your sedation dentist in Chicago Loop as well as […]
Sedation Dentistry: How Long Will I Feel Groggy After Treatment Is Over?
When your mind and body have been able to achieve a deep and profound level of relaxation, it can be tough to switch gears and get “back to reality”. For many patients, such is the challenge at the conclusion of an oral surgery procedure performed under sedation. The groggy feeling that comes from waking up […]
Dental Implant Placement: What type of sedation is available?
The dental implant procedure is smoother and more sophisticated than ever before. Most uncomplicated tooth replacement implants can be placed with only a minimal disturbance to the surrounding gum tissue and bone, and the recovery period is virtually painless. However, it is important to remember that the implant procedure should not be taken lightly. Although […]
ABC’s Nightline to Air Investigative Report on Use of Oral Sedation on Children
Very Important Distinctions Within The Field Of Dentistry With Respect To Sedation ABC’s Nightline has just done a piece on the tragic consequences of inadequate training and having a regular dentist perform sedation. In sharp contrast to this, the doctors at ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio in Chicago wanted to clarify the very important […]