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If the mere idea of going to the dentist makes you feel anxious, you’re not alone. At Dentofacial & Cosmetic Surgery Institute, your comfort and safety are always top priorities, along with clinical excellence. We understand the thought of sitting in the dental chair can cause uneasiness, whether you’re anticipating pain or vulnerability or can’t forget a bad past dental experience. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeon and medical doctor, Dr. Michael Hashemian, has years of advanced training beyond dental school, including in safe and effective sedation techniques in Spring Hill, Lecanto, Land O’ Lakes, and Clearwater, FL.
Our modern offices are fully equipped with monitoring devices and emergency equipment. Dr. Hashemian maintains his license every two years by completing the required continuing education to stay updated in sedation dentistry. If you’re looking for expert care delivered by a skilled and compassionate team, we strive to provide care that exceeds your expectations, coupled with soothing sedation dentistry to ease your worries and protect your oral health and well-being!
Dr. Hashemian is certified to deliver general anesthesia, and many patients choose this when they’re undergoing oral surgery—from impacted wisdom teeth extraction to full mouth dental implants. When you choose this type of sedation dentistry in Spring Hill, Lecanto, Land O’ Lakes, or Clearwater, FL, sedative medications are administered through an IV placed in your arm or hand, and you’re completely asleep.
Your vital signs are closely monitored to ensure your comfort and safety. The side effects of this kind of dental anesthesia can last up to 12 hours. Therefore, a designated adult must accompany you to our office, stay during your procedure/recovery, and drive you home.
Dr. Hashemian treats patients undergoing extensive procedures such as corrective jaw surgery or trauma-related facial and jaw reconstruction in a hospital setting under general anesthesia. Inpatient hospital treatment is also indicated for patients with medical conditions such as heart disease or lung disease who require general anesthesia. Since most of these procedures require a minimum of an overnight stay, you’ll be closely monitored throughout your recovery and inpatient stay. However, a designated person still needs to drive you home upon discharge.
We also offer IV sedation in Spring Hill, Lecanto, Land O’ Lakes, or Clearwater, FL, to ensure you feel comfortable and calm when undergoing dental procedures. A thin needle is placed in a vein in your arm or hand and attached to an intravenous tube through which medication is administered to achieve the desired level of conscious sedation. IV sedation is often referred to as twilight sleep because some people drift in and out of a light sleep.
With IV sedation, a constant “drip” is maintained via the intravenous tube, and an antidote can be administered to reverse the effects of the medications. Your vitals are monitored to ensure your safety, and you’ll likely forget parts of or the entirety of your treatment due to the short-term amnesia side effects of the medications. Due to drowsiness lasting up to 12 hours, you’ll need to arrange a ride home and rest for the rest of the day.
Even the best commitment to good oral hygiene at home can’t compensate for time spent away from the dental office for regular cleanings and exams. Periodontal disease’s effects have been studied in relation to nearly 60 other adverse health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. At Dentofacial & Cosmetic Surgery Institute, many patients rely on our expertise after letting years go by without proper dental care, while other practices turn away many more.
As a result, patients often consult our practice with serious problems, including tooth loss, severe inflammation and decay, painful bite misalignment, and even undetected oral cancers. The good news is that dental anesthesia can help you overcome dental anxiety, change your perception about getting the professional oral care you need, protect your smile and life, and unlock new ways to enjoy life to the fullest!
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