About Sedation
About one-half of all Americans dread going to the dentist. Dr. Peltzer understands, and will help alleviate your fears. Our expertise in sedation dentistry can give you the dream smile you deserve in only one or two anxiety-free appointments. Don't be discouraged by past dental fears; our excellent staff will work with you to create a smile you'll never want to hide again!
HOW IT WORKS
Oral Sedation Dentistry protocols have been used safely for over 30 years with millions of dental procedures. Before starting any treatments, we will review your medical history and explain how Sedation Dentistry can work for you. We want you to feel good about going forward towards a healthy, new smile.
On the day of your appointment, you'll simply take a small pill. Our experienced clinical team members will make certain that you're relaxed and completely comfortable and they monitor you very closely while you're sedated. Many patients feel NO DISCOMFORT whatsoever during and after treatment, and have little or no memory of the visit.
WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR SEDATION DENTISTRY?
Adults who…
Have a high fear of visiting the dentist
Are afraid and embarrassed about their teeth
Have had traumatic dental experiences
Have difficulty getting numb
Hate needles and shots
Have a bad gag reflex
Dislike the noises, smells and tastes associated with dental care
Have very sensitive teeth
Have limited time to complete their dental care
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SEDATION
Q. Will I feel any pain?
A. Most patients feel no discomfort whatsoever during their treatment and feel surprisingly good afterwards.
Q. Will I be totally relaxed?
A. You'll receive just enough sedation so that you'll be completely unaware of the treatment, as you would if you were asleep.
Q. Will I remember anything?
A. At the end of the treatment, you'll have little or no memory of your dental visit.
Q. Will I be groggy after my treatment is over?
A. You will feel just fine. For your safety, we do require that you have a family member or friend drive you home.
Q. Is Sedation Dentistry safe for me?
A. Before starting any treatment, we review your medical history, and we monitor you very closely while you're under sedation.
IV Sedation
To better serve our patients, Dr. Thomas Peltzer has undergone the special
training needed to become certified in IV sedation. Also known as
"twilight conscious sedation", this technique allows medication to be administered
directly into the bloodstream, where it's more effective than medication
taken orally and can be easily adjusted.
The advantage of this sedation dentistry technique is that the level of
medication can be immediately increased if the patient is not sedated
enough. Your vital signs will be continually monitored to ensure that you
are relaxed throughout the dental procedure. You will be awake and
responsive during your treatment, but in a deep state of relaxation and
will probably not remember the procedure. Like standard sedation dentistry, IV
sedation requires you to have a companion drive you to and from your
appointment.
IV sedation is best for patients who experience moderate to severe dental
anxiety or who need treatment and want it done in the most comfortable
manner possible with little or no memory of the experience.
Doctor Peltzer has the distinct honor of having been awarded a State of Connecticut Intravenous (IV) Conscious Sedation permit. This is a rare achievement and distinction for a general dentist in Connecticut. This advanced skill allows us to much better serve our patients.