Sedation Dentistry - Nashville, TN

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Anxiety Can Keep You Running From Treatment

Are you filled with anxiety at the thought of going to the dentist? We know that your fear is real; we also know that it can be overcome with sedation dentistry. New techniques and equipment enable Dr. James Pace; Dr. L. Temp Sullivan; and Dr. James Pace, Jr., FAGD to provide you with a dental treatment experience that not only improves the function, health, and appearance of your mouth, but leaves you feeling good about going to the dentist.

No Need To Run From The Dentist - Nashville, TN

Sedation Dentistry Is Ideal For Patients With Fear

Do you suffer from one of these causes of dental anxiety?

Sedation Dentistry by Belle Meade Family Dentistry in Nashville, TN

Bad Experiences

A negative prior dental experience may be causing you anxiety.

Sensitivity

Sensitive soft tissues and nerves that do not respond well to typical sedation techniques.

Gag Reflex

A strong gag reflex can make it difficult to receive the oral treatments you require.

Sights & Sounds

Heightened sensitivity to the sights and sounds of dental offices.

There's No Need to Run From The Dentist

With our sedation options, you will be anxiety free

Sedation Dentistry in Nashville, TN

We Make Sure You're Relaxed

Many of our patients come to Belle Meade Family Dentistry fearful of having their dental treatment. Drs. Pace, Sullivan and Pace are proud to have a number of treatment options for patients who express this concern to us. Aside from nitrous oxide, painless injection techniques such as anesthetic buffering and a friendly staff, our doctors are three of Nashville’s dentists trained in oral conscious sedation. Oral sedation relaxes a patient in a manner where he or she is consciously responsive but completely relaxed. Many of our patients rest relaxed through their dental appointment and rave about the comfort of their visit once the treatment is completed. Oral conscious sedation is an amazingly predictable and extremely safe way to provide dental care to anxious patients. Whether you have a single tooth needing attention or an extensive amount of dental work, we would love to discuss oral conscious sedation as a method we can use to help you achieve excellent oral health.

Sedation Can Help You

We have sedation options for every patient

Choices For Every Individual

Whether you are old or young, you may feel anxious about keeping your dental appointments. That is why Belle Meade Family Dentistry offers sedation dentistry choices for every individual.

As sedation dentistry professionals, we commonly recommend the following “sleep dentist” alternatives for those who are uncomfortable undergoing treatments without relaxation aids:

Nitrous Oxide

This gas is delivered through a special noninvasive mask that goes over your nose. You breathe in the nitrous oxide and feel a sense of calmness. After the treatment, the gas wears off almost immediately. Most patients report feeling refreshed, and many do not remember much about the procedure.

Oral Sedation

If you prefer, you can control your dental anxiety with pharmaceuticals. These will be dosed by your dentist depending on your age, weight, and other medical considerations. They provide a calming effect on your body, and usually allow you to “tune out” during dental treatments. Although you are awake during your procedure, you will not remember much about it when it is over.

IV Sedation

If you require IV sedation, you will be monitored on site by a dental anesthesiologist while the anesthetic is delivered through an IV. You will be completely asleep during your dental treatment. You will need to have a driver with you and may need to block off several hours even if undergoing a shorter treatment. Our team will advise you about this when you arrange your IV sedation appointment.

Local Anesthetic

Local anesthesia is a pain-blocking method wherein we may apply a topical anesthetic to a specific area before injecting an anesthetic that will block the nerves that sense pain. The numbing sensation usually lasts from two to four hours.

WHY WAIT? - With one call to our Nashville, TN, office, you can start the process to become a Belle Meade Family Dentistry patient. Call us at 615-653-4555 today!

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Tennessee Dental Association American Dental Association Academy of General Dentistry American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry American Academy of Implant Dentistry Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation Six Month Smiles