CONSCIOUS SEDATION....

WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR SEDATION DENTISTRY?...

People who have....

* high fear
* traumatic dental experiences
* difficulty getting numb
* a bad gag reflex
* very sensitive teeth
* complex dental problems
* limited time to complete dental care

People who......

* hate needles and shots!
* hate the noises, smells and tasted associated with dental care
* are afraid or embarrassed about their teeth

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SEDATION DENTISTRY...

Q... Will I feel any pain?

A......Our team diligently cares for you. We will ensure your experience will be pain-free and comfortable

Q...Will I be unconscious?

A...No, you will be in a deeply relaxed state, and you will be responsive.

Q...Will I be monitored?

A...Yes, one of our team is always with you and your vital signs are monitored during the entire visit. You are never alone.

Q...How long will I be relaxing?

A...Depending on your needs, from two to six hours.

Q...Will someone need to accompany me?

A...Yes, due to the sedative effects of the medication, you will need someone to drive you to our office and home again.


TELL ME HOW SEDATION DENTISTRY WORKS...

You are given a small pill to take an hour prior to your dental appointment. Your companion will accompany you to the office. By the time you arrive, you will be very drowsy.

When you arrive in our office, you will be escorted into the comfort room, covered with a thick, warm blanket and placed on a monitor to watch your vital signs. After you are comfortable, Dr. Kesteven and the experienced clinical team at Kesteven Dental Care Studio will take care of your dental needs.

When your treatment is completed, your companion will return you home to finsh your comfortable, relaxing day.

LOST TEETH IMPACT TOTAL HEALTH....

In the past, the loss of teeth (edentulism) was dismissed as a natural part of the aging process, and dentures were considered a normal sign of old age.

While such ignorance is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, there is still not a general awareness of the seriousness of edentulism. Multiple tooth loss is most comonly caused by periodontal disease, i.e. gum and bone disease. Periodontal disease has a high statistical correlation with chronic debilitating disease, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and arthritis.

So it is not very surprising that studies now show a shortened life expectancy by as much as 10
years for persons who have lost their natural teeth, when compared to those who have kept their teeth.

In addition to longevity, quality-of-life differences are just as significant. The functional efficiency of dentures has been measured to be only 20% of that of natural teeth. Can there be any doubt that nutritional deficiencies will be much more prevalent in those without their natural teeth?

Loss of teeth often causes a feeling of loss of wholeness and a sense of deterioration and aging. Given these factors, preservation of the natural teeth is integral to whole-person wellness.

If you desire to keep your teeth, we can help you.