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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFor those with anxiety caused by going to the dentist Jamaica\nHospital Medical Center offers mild to moderate dental sedation for a variety\nof procedures including tooth extractions. \nThe service is offered to most adult and pediatric patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patients who are interested in receiving dental sedation first\nneed to schedule a pre-operative consultation. During the consultation providers\nwill determine if sedation is appropriate. \nA customized anesthesia plan will be made for each patient. While\nsedation is safe for most, patients with a history of asthma, certain\ncardio-vascular disease or who are obese may not be eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the day of the appointment, the team will review the\nprocedure and anesthesia plan with the patient and family. The IV anesthesia is\nadministered by a trained oral surgeon and dental hygienist. After the\ninjection, the patient will enter a \u201ctwilight\u201d or light state of sedation. The patient\u2019s heart, blood pressure and a\npulse are monitored during the entire procedure to ensure patient safety. Most\nprocedures last between 30-45 minutes. At the conclusion of the procedure,\npatients are released to a previously identified escort over 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica Hospital\u2019s Department of Dentistry has been offering\nthis safe service since July of 2019. \nThe hospital\u2019s team of qualified oral surgeons and dental anesthesiologists\nhave a great deal of experience with dental sedation, performing approximately\n20 procedures for children and adults every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patients at Jamaica Hospital\u2019s Dental Center <\/a>are very appreciative for this service as it has helped them overcome their fear of going to the dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to learn more about dental sedation service at Jamaica Hospital, please call 718-206-6980<\/a> to schedule an initial consultation.<\/p>\n All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It is estimated that 10% – 20% of Americans avoid going to the dentist due to anxiety or fear. The source of \u201cdental anxiety\u201d may be due to a previous traumatic event or it could be fear of pain or … Continue reading