West Seattle Sedation Dentistry by Dr. Chellis

HOW DOES SEDATION DENTISTRY WITH DR. CHELLIS WORK?

Oral sedation dentistry is a way for you to get the care you want while you remain totally comfortable, even if you have had high fear about going to the dentist for decades! Dental fear is a hidden phobia-the monster in the closet that no one wants to talk about. Like many people, you may be embarrassed to admit your fears and even more afraid to confront them. Often times not even your loved ones are aware of your apprehension. Worse yet, you may have never known that oral sedation dentistry was an option.

Odds are, you have carried your dread of the dentist for years. You avoid receiving care, and as a result, your dental health deteriorates. When you are no longer able to stand the pain or discomfort and finally seek treatment, extensive restorative work is required. That means more time in the dental chair, more procedures, and more expense, which only furthers your trepidation. It is a nasty cycle and it can be broken, with relaxing sedation dentistry.

Dr. Chellis will give you a small pill to take an hour prior to your dental appointment. No IV tubes or needles are required. Your companion will accompany you to our office. By the time you arrive, you will be very drowsy. You will be in a deeply relaxed state, conscious and responsive, although you won't remember what happens after you in snuggle with us. Hours seem like minutes and recovery is a dream.

When you arrive in our office, you will be escorted into our comfort room, covered with a thick, warm blanket and placed on a monitor to watch your vital signs. After you are comfortable, Dr. Chellis and her experienced clinical Team at Smile Secrets will take care of your dental needs. Complex dental treatments that often traditionally require six to eight appointments, can be done in as little as one to three visits at Smile Secrets. Sedation dentistry is a safe way to reduce the fatigue of extended dental treatment requiring long visits.

When your treatment is completed, your companion will return you home to finish your comfortable, relaxing day, where you will snooze for up to five or six hours after taking the pill.. You will have little or no memory of the experience.

WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR SEDATION DENTISTRY AT SMILE SECRETS?

People who have high fears, who have had traumatic dental experiences in the past or difficulty getting numb, a bad gag reflex, very sensitive teeth, complex dental problems and limited time to complete complex dental care. People who hate needles and shots. People who hate the noises, smells and taste associated with dental care. And people who are afraid or embarrassed about their teeth

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