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(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 24, 2010 ) Plantation, FL - Studies reveal that about 75% of adults in the US experience dental fears to varying degrees. Of that 75%, approximately 5–10% experience a common apprehension called “dental phobia” to the extent that they never seek any dental care, except in instances of dental emergencies. These emergencies send a dental phobic’s fears skyrocketing to new heights. Is sedation dentistry a ‘cure’ for these dreaded visits to the dentist’s?
Imagine relaxing through a visit to the dentist and being surprised that itÂ’s all over. Avoid the scream of the drill, the odor odor of grinding teeth, and the taste of latex gloves. When these negative associations with the dentist disappear, so does the fear of visiting the dentist. A procedure that takes hours drifts by in a few moments of consciousness, not even remembered by the person sitting in the chair. Complex treatments can be completed in one visit. Plantation Florida Dentist Aurel Chebanu, DMD, Ph.D., has made this a reality for his patients.
Sedation dentistry is a phenomenal development in the dentistry world. It is being hailed as an unprecedented advancement for those patients who fear dental work. Sedation dentistry is recommended for dental patients who are anxious and fearful about anticipated procedures. Using IV medicine, instead of oral medicine, the dentist puts his or her patient in a state of extreme relaxation.
Although the person is extremely relaxed and calm, he or she remains semi-conscious for safety reasons. As a result, the procedure is completed painlessly and the patient has no memory of the surgery. When you awake from your treatment, you will feel refreshed and have no memory of the procedure. Best of all, you will probably only need one appointment. So in just a few hours, you can start enjoying the confidence that comes with a beautiful new smile and good dental health.
Dr. Chebanu offers both oral and intravenous sedation. Oral sedation begins about two hours prior to the dental appointment. A sedative pill will be prescribed that will allow the patient to become very relaxed. This sedation can last between 2 to 6 hours. To ensure your safety, you must plan to have someone bring and pick you up from the office. As oral sedatives are not pain relievers, a local anesthetic will also be used.
IV sedation is the administration of a tranquilizer medication into the patientÂ’s vein. The sedative creates a strong feeling of relaxation and comfort. During your dental treatment, you will not experience any pain or discomfort and will have no memory of the treatment. As with oral sedation, a local anesthetic will be used for pain relief.
How safe is sedation dentistry? This approach to dental care is nearly identical to conscious sedation procedures used by doctors for minor medical procedures. Members of the dental team are trained to monitor a patientÂ’s heart rate, oxygen level, and blood pressure throughout the dental procedure. For IV sedation, dentists must have special training and be certified by state boards to administer conscious sedation.
Sedation dentistry is perfect for adults who have traumatic memories of dental procedures, as well as children who are terrified of a dental visit. This approach is perfect for lengthy, more painful procedures like root canals or smile makeovers, and it is also ideal for minor procedures like cleanings and cavity fillings.
Aurel Chebanu, DMD, PhD, is an experienced Plantation, Florida-based dentist of the Integrated Dental Center, http://www.integrateddentalcenter.com at 333 NW 70th. Ave., Suite 207
Plantation, Florida. He has an expertise in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. He has published 25 articles in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery with 12 certificates of innovation. He has also delivered many speeches at worldwide conferences since 1993.
Dr. Chebanu states that that sedation dentistry has made it possible to perform procedures on patients who would have neglected their teeth in the past. “Sedation dentistry has come to the rescue of hundreds of thousands of Americans who would never have agreed to go ahead with various procedures even if their health were at risk. I have seen wonderful improvement in the number of people ready to improve their smiles as well as their state of oral health, thanks to this extraordinary advancement.”
One patient said, “I finally love my smile, thanks to Dr. Chebanu. I cannot thank him enough.”
For more information or a consultation with Dr. Chebanu, feel free to call 954-792-6266.
Aurel Chebanu DMD, Ph.D.
Aurel Chebanu DMD, Ph.D.
954-792-6266
chebanudmd@comcast.net 
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