Ladd Dental Group

Scared of the Dentist | Sedation Dentist Near Me   Do you struggle with dental anxiety ? If you, you are not alone:   "Between 5% and 8% of Americans avoid dentists out of fear, estimates Peter Milgrom, DDS, director of the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington in Seattle and author of  Treating Fearful Dental Patients . A higher percentage, perhaps 20%, experiences enough anxiety that they will go to the dentist only when absolutely necessary, Milgrom tells WebMD. Milgrom's dental practice specializes in fearful patients. About two-thirds of them relate their fear to a bad experience in the dentist's office, Milgrom says. Another third have other issues for which fear of dentists can be an unpleasant side effect, such as various mood or  anxiety disorders ,  substance abuse , or posttraumatic stress. Fear of dentists stems not so much from the experience of pain as from the lack of control that patients experience in the d...

Types of Sedation offered at LADD Dental Group   Nitrous Oxide Sedation - Nitrous oxide is an odorless gas that is being used for control of anxiety or uncomfortable procedures at  It is commonly known as laughing gas or happy gas . Nitrous oxide works immediately once it has been inhaled. The effects of nitrous oxide last for only one to two minutes after the mask has been removed. A child will be considered for nitrous oxide use based on his or her medical history, allergies, and the dental procedure that is requested. Below is a video explaining what the setup of a nitrous oxide case looks like!  Oral Conscious Sedation Oral sedation is generally used for a child undergoing a dental procedures and who will experience minimal to moderate sedation while still being conscious and maintaining cardiorespiratory function. Patients will be given an oral medication that is easy to swallow and safe. The precise dose will be determined by their unique weight,...