At Family Dental Care, we don’t want anxiety or fear to keep our patients from receiving the dental care they need. That’s why we offer one of the most comprehensive sedation dentistry programs in Mississippi. Dr. Danny O’Keefe works with a team of anesthesiologists to offer you a full range of sedation and anesthesia options. Explore the choices available at our practice near Madison and Jackson, Mississippi for sedation and sleep dentistry that can help you obtain a smile makeover, or undergo procedures such as root canal therapy, in complete comfort.
We offer one of the most comprehensive sedation dentistry programs in Mississippi in order to help our patients receive the care they need. In addition to helping patients overcome their dental anxiety and fear, sedation dentistry is also a wonderful option for patients who:
Because we work with a group of anesthesiologists, we are able to offer our patients any type of sedation needed for their procedures. We ensure our patients’ comfort and safety throughout the dental care experience by monitoring vital signs and the level of sedation. Contact Family Dental Care in Jackson, Mississippi to learn how sedation dentistry can help you achieve the smile you have always wanted – without the anxiety!
Through sedation dentistry, you can undergo multiple procedures or even an entire smile makeover during a single, pain-free visit. When you come to our Mississippi practice for your smile makeover consultation, our dentist will examine your smile, discuss with you your needs and the desires you have for your new smile, and develop a comprehensive smile makeover treatment plan. Your smile makeover may include any number of cosmetic and restorative procedures, from placement of porcelain veneers and crowns to replacement of old fillings and teeth whitening treatments.
Once you and Dr. O’Keefe have determined the focus of your smile makeover, they will discuss with you the full range of sedation and sleep dentistry options available at Family Dental Care. You can choose to be slightly relaxed or fully asleep. Our anesthesiologists and experienced staff will ensure your comfort and safety throughout your sedation dentistry session.
Don’t let your fear or anxiety hold you back from achieving the smile of your dreams. Contact our practice in Jackson, Mississippi to schedule your smile makeover consultation today, and learn more about how sedation and sleep dentistry can help make your dream smile a reality.
For many people, the term “root canal” triggers feelings of fear and anxiety. Root canal therapy, also known as endodontic therapy, is actually a very important procedure that can help save a severely damaged or decayed tooth. Better yet, through sedation and sleep dentistry, root canal therapy can be completely pain free. During the procedure, we remove the damaged pulp – the living tissue of the tooth – from deep within the root of the tooth. We then place a dental crown on the tooth to give it strength and support.
At Family Dental Care, you can choose your level of sedation. Whether you need a little help relaxing or want to “sleep” during your procedures and wake up with a beautiful smile, we are ready to help you receive the dental care you need. At our practice near Jackson, Mississippi, the following sedation and sleep dentistry options are available.
Nitrous oxide is an inhaled gas – often referred to as “laughing gas” – that helps patients relax during their treatments. It puts most patients in a state of light sedation; however, some will be able to achieve a deeper state of sedation. We typically also use a local anesthetic to relieve pain.
During IV (intravenous) sedation, patients will receive medicine directly into the blood stream. Sedation begins almost immediately, and the patient will remain conscious but deeply relaxed during treatment. One of the main benefits of IV sedation over other types is that the level of sedation can be adjusted during the procedure. An anesthesiologist monitors each patient throughout each treatment session to ensure that he or she remains comfortable and receives the proper amount of sedation. When using this type of sedation dentistry, we will usually also administer a local anesthetic to relieve pain.
When under the influence of oral conscious sedation, the patient’s level of sedation will mimic sleep, and he or she may even doze off. The patient will have the ability to answer questions and react to instructions but will remain completely relaxed and comfortable. Before the appointment, a small pill is taken, and an optimal state of sedation should be reached in 30-60 minutes.
General anesthesia is the highest level of sedation dentistry available. Also known as sleep dentistry, this form of sedation allows the patient to be completely unconscious during treatment and to wake up with no memory of the procedure. Because we work with anesthesiologists, we are able to offer our patients this full level of sedation, which is ideal when multiple procedures, as in a smile makeover, are required.
At Family Dental Care in Jackson Mississippi, we put your comfort above all else. In addition to sedation and sleep dentistry, we offer relaxing amenities similar to those found in a dental spa. Lie down in our comfortable treatment chairs, snuggle up with a fluffy blanket, and enjoy gentle massage as you rest your head back in a contoured pillow. You can even listen to your favorite CD or watch your favorite movie while we perform your procedure. After your procedure you are offered a hot towel, a head-and-neck massage, and the choice of bottled water or a variety of special coffee blends. We also offer hypnosis and guided relaxation techniques to help our patients relax during treatments.
Don’t let fear or anxiety prevent you from acquiring a beautiful and healthy smile. Contact Family Dental Care, serving the Jackson and Madison, Mississippi area and surrounding communities, to learn more about sedation and sleep dentistry and our single-visit smile makeover. We even arrange accommodations for our out-of-town guests.