General and Cosmetic Dentistry located near Florence, NJ
About 36% of people have dental anxiety. This fear of going to the dentist can keep people from getting the oral health care they need, and a lot of the time, avoiding the dentist makes small problems much worse. You can get infections or even lose teeth, which can make you feel even more afraid of dental treatment.
At Dorfner Dental Studio, we believe fear should not determine the health of your smile. We care about more than just teeth. We care about people. Dr. Rachel Dorfner, DMD, made a safe space where you never have to feel judged. This place is for people who are afraid of going to the dentist.
It does not matter if you are in Burlington or if you want caring sedation dentistry in Cinnaminson, NJ. Our team is ready to help. With us, you can feel calm and get your smile back.
If you want to feel more relaxed during your dental appointment, sedation dentistry can help. It uses safe medication to calm your mind and body during dental care. Many people feel more comfortable visiting our Cinnaminson dentist with this kind of dentistry. Sedation reduces stress and helps you feel comfortable during treatment.
Sedation helps you feel far away from what happens in the office. You might still be awake for the procedure, but you do not notice the sights, sounds, or other things around you that can make you feel anxious. Sedation allows Dr. Dorfner to complete the work quickly while you rest and feel comfortable. You may feel like the hour-long visit only took a few minutes.
We know that anxiety is not the same for everyone. Some people need only a small amount of help to feel calm, while others may need more support, including sedation, to feel ready for a visit. Dr. Dorfner provides several types of sedation. The goal is to find what works best for you and your health history.
During your meeting, we can help you choose between two main options.
This gas is often called "laughing gas." It is colorless and odorless. You breathe it in through a mask that sits gently on your nose. With this gas, you feel a quick wave of happiness, and your body gets relaxed.
The effects wear off very quickly when you take the mask off. This is the only type of sedation that allows you to drive yourself home after your appointment. It is a good and easy choice for busy people in New Jersey who need sedation.
If you feel a higher level of anxiety, oral sedation can be a good choice. You will get a prescription pill, like Halcion®, and take it about one hour before your visit. When you sit in the chair, you will feel drowsy and calm.
You will stay awake, but many people feel sleepy and may not remember much about the visit. Since the medicine stays in your body for a while, you will need someone you know, like a friend or family member, to drive you to and from our office.
Your safety comes first at Dorfner Dental Studio. Sedation dentistry is a safe and common approach in dental care. It is important that a trained professional, like Dr. Dorfner, is the one giving you sedation. She knows how to check your vital signs. She will make sure your time here is both comfortable and safe for you.
To give you the safest experience we can, we do a full health review before we plan your procedure. It is important that you talk to us about your medical history. If you have things like heart problems you were born with, kidney disease, or any issues with your breathing, it does not always mean you cannot have sedation. But we do need to know, so we can change the way we use anesthesia for you. With this information, we can reduce risks and tailor the anesthesia to your body and needs.
For many people, feeling nervous about seeing the dentist can lead to avoiding dental care for years. When this happens, you may need more extensive treatment later, such as a root canal or dental implants. These help when you have missing teeth or other dental problems that need care. Dental implants can be a good way to fix your smile if you lost teeth from not seeing the dentist for a long time.
Many people get scared when they think about having any complex procedure. But sedation changes that. With sedation, you can have a few treatments done in one visit, and you feel comfortable the whole time. If you need a deep cleaning or want to get your smile back with implants, sedation helps. It makes long visits feel short and easy.
You do not need to let fear take over when it comes to your health. At Dorfner Dental Studio, we feel good about helping people in the NJ area. Our team is here for you with caring dental treatment.
If you want a dentist who will listen to you, understand what you need, and put your peace of mind first, we are here for you.
Take the first step to a calm dental visit. Call us at 609-479-3757, or book your appointment online. We can discuss your options for sedation dentistry.
