Does the thought of going to the dentist make you break out into a cold sweat and raise your heart rate?  Are you one of the many people who have put off addressing your dental needs due to anxiety and fear?  

Sedation Dentistry offers the fearful patient a way to get through dental treatment in a relaxed, comfortable manner.  Years of dental problems can be eliminated in just one or a few appointments, where fear and anxiety are significantly decreased, or even eliminated!

We have many patients who have started out with severe phobia, but as time has passed, the anxiety has decreased significantly.  Many of our patients don’t require any sedation or anxiety management protocols anymore!

Here at Morris County Dental, we offer three different levels of Sedation Dentistry:

NITROUS OXIDE:

Also known as “sweet air” or “laughing gas,” a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen provides you with a decent level of relaxation.  As soon as the procedure is completed, the gas is turned off and you return to a normal level of alertness.  Unlike the other options described below, you will have no amnesia (meaning you will remember the procedure), and you may also drive yourself home.

OCS: ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION:

This level of sedation, also known as “Oral Sedation” or “Enteral Sedation,” is now the most common technique used in the U.S. and Canada to diminish patient fears.  Medication is taken orally, and relaxation ensues.  The next day you will likely have either full or partial amnesia (meaning you won’t remember some or all of the work that was done).  You will be required to have someone drive you to and from the dental office.

IV SEDATION:

For the most fearful patient, as well as the highest level of control over fear & anxiety, a Board Certified anesthesiologist will control your level of consciousness via IV (intravenous) medication.  You will be monitored by the anesthesiologist throughout the procedure.  Among the 3 options presented here, you will have the most relaxation, the least fear, the lowest level of anxiety, and the greatest level of amnesia.  Again, you will be required to have a driver bring you to and from the dental appointment.

You may already know which sedation option suits you best.  If you’re wondering about the next step to learn more, give us a call at Morris County Dental to meet with us for a free consultation, and we can talk more: its an easy first step to improving your oral health!

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Dr. Goldberg is a general dentist located in the Roxbury Mall in Succasunna.  He has been providing dental treatment for 26 years, and is very well respected in the community.  Services include: cleanings, check-ups, whitening, veneers, crowns, root canals, periodontal (gum) services, and dental implants.  He holds many credentials and is recognized as an expert in dental implants.  Please visit his website at www.morriscountydentist.com for additional information.  He can be reached at (973) 328-1225 and at frontdesk.mcda@gmail.com