After Hour Emergency Service For Established Patients Only 201 Charlois Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (336) 331-3500 Drs. Aileru, Gravel, Gregory, Hutton, Johnson, Reilly & Associates, PA Winston-Salem Dental Care Se habla español Selecteer een taal▼ "Dental Care That Makes You Smile" Home Patient Info How Can We Help? Our Office Promotions Services: General Dentistry Oral Surgery Sedation Prosthodontic-Implants Periodontics Sleep Disorders Orthodontics Sedation Dentistry Sedation Dentistry Sedation dentistry administers medication to help dental patients remain calm and relaxed prior to and during dental procedures. If you are experiencing an uncomfortably high level of anxiety, we may recommend dental sedation. The most common form of dental sedation is an oral medication or nitrous oxide gas which is inhaled. Decades of research and successful practice have shown that the inhalation of a mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen provides fast, effective analgesia, pain relief and, relaxation. Allowing us to complete your dental work while you stay absolutely comfortable. Nitrous oxide takes effect almost instantly and is out of the patient's system within a few minutes, allowing a patient to quickly return to normal activities after dental work is complete. IV Sedation Take all of the fear out of going to the dentist with sedation dentistry. We can put you into a relaxed state and provide all of your treatment in one visit. Injection or intravenously (into a vein) methods require more experience to be administered and monitored properly. Injections and intravenous medications should be used only by dentists with extensive training in these techniques. General anesthesia puts a patient into a deep sleep. He or she is unable to feel pain or to move around. General anesthesia may be recommended if the patient: - Can't relax or calm down enough for treatment to be performed safely, even with conscious sedation and other behavior management techniques - Needs oral surgery or other dental treatment that would be difficult for the patient to tolerate while awake - Needs a lot of dental work that can best be done in one long appointment rather than many shorter visits - Has a medical, physical or emotional disability that limits his or her ability to understand directions and be treated safely as an outpatient Some general dentists have received training and a certification in general anesthesia, while others contract with an anesthesiologist. These professionals are trained to deliver the medications and monitor patients during the procedure and handle any complications that may occur. Oral Sedation Patients who are more anxious may need an oral medication that is stronger than nitrous oxide. With oral sedation, the patient may be sleepy but can be aroused if necessary and can respond to simple commands. Minor side effects such as nausea or vomiting can occur with some medications. Before a visit in which a patient is to receive oral sedation, he/she should receive instructions about eating and drinking, what to expect and what to watch for after treatment. You may need assistance to get home after sedation. Patients may need to stay for a short observation after dental treatment has been completed. Nitrous Oxide Sedation Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is most often used for patients who are mildly or moderately anxious or nervous. It eases their fears so that they can relax and receive treatment comfortably and safely. Nitrous oxide is administered by placing a small mask over the patient's nose. As the gas begins to work, the patient becomes calm, but is still awake and can communicate. When the gas is turned off, the effects of sedation wear off almost immediately. Dental Web Site Design, Dental Patient Education, Dentist Network Online, Privacy Policy, Site Map In the event of Inclement Weather please call our office at (336) 331-3500 for closings or delays.