Do you leave the dentist feeling happy? The two don’t always go together! But it can. Our SpaDental Plymouth team wants everyone to leave with a smile on their face.
Diana Marcus is with inhalation sedation mentor Richard Charon and Mrs Charon.
Dental Surgeon Diana Marcus took a course in Inhalation Sedation with “RA coach” Richard Charon.
“It was very successful and promises great new opportunities for our patients,” Diana said afterwards.
Dentistry doesn’t have to be painful.
The most common type of pain-relief used in dentistry is injections of local anaesthetic. It’s an effective method, but not the only one. An important part of a dentist’s work is helping patients to manage their pain, which is why Diana has been refreshing her knowledge of a technique that she believes is of great benefit. Diana will soon be introducing the use of inhalation sedation to SpaDental Plymouth.
What is inhalation sedation?
You’ve probably heard of laughing gas. Its formal name is Nitrous Oxide (N2O), and it’s been used in anaesthesia since 1844. It also has a bit of a reputation as a recreational drug. Inhaled on its own, nitrous oxide can be dangerous. Nowadays, in medical treatment, it’s mixed with oxygen and the combined ratios of the gases are strictly regulated. Inhalation sedation is also referred to as relative analgesia (RA) because it provides the relief of pain without loss of consciousness.
During the training session, Diana volunteered as a ‘patient’. Her verdict? “The happy air worked nicely!”
Inhalation sedation can certainly leave you feeling happy!
SpaDental Plymouth are expanding the range of pain-management options available to patients to include:
- inhalation sedation
- intravenous sedation
If you need dental treatment but you’re anxious about having it, contact us to find out how we can help with pain relief.
However, as well as medication, attitude makes a great difference!
Please let us know if you’re anxious about visiting the dentist, or you’ve had a bad experience in the past.
How we also help our patients feel comfortable at the dentist.
Our dentists use important chair-side support by:
- Taking time to get to know you.
- Listening to your explanations of previous dental problems.
- Understanding your perspective of anxiety, nerves or pain.
- Talking about the procedures clearly so you understand what to expect.
- Giving clear instructions so you can tell us how you feel during the process.
- Distracting you with chit-chat and jokes! Lol!