Improving the world, one SMILE at a time.
Improving the world, one SMILE at a time.
SEDATION DENTISTRY
At Applewhite Dental Arts, we recognize that many of our potential patients have neglected their dental health due to fear of dentistry. Many people will not set foot in dental office until something has gone very wrong. Sedation dentistry offers an excellent way of providing safe, anxiety-free dental experience to those who are afraid of “the dentist”.
We offer a variety of methods to treat patient with dental anxiety to dental phobia. We offer laughing gas and oral medication to calm those who only need a little bit of anxiety relief to moderate conscious sedation administered in an IV drip. Our goal is to accomplish every procedure in a safe and comfortable environment. You will be conscious and able to respond to commands at will, but no longer feeling anxious or scared.
Before any medication is dispensed for any type of sedation, we will need to evaluate your medical history, and a list of current medications. For IV sedation or oral sedation, you will need to have someone drive you to and from the office. You will be given ample time to ask questions and voice your concern prior to the procedure. There are only a few general dentists in Houston that have had the proper training and certification for offering IV sedation in their office.
Dental Extraction
Dental extraction is a procedure to remove a tooth completely from its socket. This procedure is at times needed when a tooth is no longer restorable. When needed by the patient, we perform this procedure with IV sedation to provide the maximum comfort for our patients. The tooth is anesthetized and gently removed.
Hard and Soft Tissue Grafts
Hard and soft tissue grafts. Grafts are done to either provide bone where bone has been lost due to infection or resorption, and soft tissue grafts are performed to regain lost gums and root coverage when a patient has had recession. These surgeries are often performed under IV sedation and recovery is two to one week depending on the size of the area covered. If a patient is looking to get dental implants, and teeth are being removed, bone grafts are often done in conjunction with the implant placement for faster and better results.
LANAP or Laser Treatment
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Creating Beautiful Smiles For Life.
Creating Beautiful Smiles For Life.
Where compassion & dentistry MEET.
Where compassion & dentistry MEET.
Smile with STYLE.
Smile with STYLE.
