While many dentists consider dental implants to be a staple of effective tooth replacement services, these restoration options are still relatively unheard of for most patients. If you’re missing one or more teeth, versatile dental implant supported tooth replacement plans may be just what you need. Dental implants are positioned below the gums to replace missing tooth roots and support replacement teeth. For a single lost tooth, this is relatively straightforward. An implant post is placed, and a replacement tooth is fixed to the top of the implant. When it comes to more complex tooth replacement plans, patients have questions. What happens if I have more than one missing tooth? Do I need a dental implant and dental crown for every lost tooth? In this post, we’ll discuss some of the basics of dental implant tooth replacement for patients missing multiple teeth.
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What Happens if I Need More Than one Dental Implant?
February 7, 2018
Norman dentist talks about the right sedation for you
June 6, 2016
Quell your dental fear, and receive the treatment you need with safe, state-of-the-art sedation dentistry from your Norman dentist, Dr. Bobby Carmen. Read about your options for a pain-free, calm experience. (more…)
Relax! Sedation Dentistry is Available in Norman, OK
October 30, 2014
Are you willing to admit that the thought of going to the dentist makes you a little nervous? Or actually, are you just plain fearful of the dentist and have consequently delayed and avoided a long overdue dental check-up? Well, with sedation dentistry, Dr. Bobby Carmen in Norman, OK, can ease your nerves and calm your fears.
Sedation Dentistry for All Types of Dental Procedures
Whether you are coming to see Dr. Carmen for a teeth cleaning and check-up or a more involved procedure, sedation dentistry can relieve your anxiety. The degree of sedation will depend on how invasive the procedure is and your level of fear. Dr. Carmen uses three types of sedation.
Oral conscious sedation combines oral medication with nitrous oxide to achieve the appropriate level of relaxation. In this case, you will usually take an anti-anxiety medicine the night before your dental appointment. The next morning, a friend or relative will accompany you to the dentist. Depending on whether or not you’re still feeling somewhat anxious, Dr. Carmen may decide to administer nitrous oxide to further calm you.
Another option is to use only nitrous oxide (many people know this as laughing gas). Once you are comfortable in the dental chair, Dr. Carmen will position a mask over your nose. You’ll then inhale the combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen until you are sufficiently relaxed for your dental work to begin. Once the mask is removed, the effects of nitrous oxide quickly wear off, so you’ll be able to drive after your appointment.
Finally, if necessary, Dr. Carmen works with an anesthesiologist who can administer IV sedation. This type of sedation can relieve severe anxiety and help patients with sensitive gag reflexes, TMJ or other neuromuscular disorders that may make keeping their mouths open for a long time difficult.
Call Our Office Today
Don’t let fear of dentistry stand in the way of your best oral health. Call the office of Dr. Bobby Carmen in Norman, OK, for an appointment made easier with sedation dentistry. Dr. Carmen conveniently serves patients throughout Central Oklahoma, Moore, Del City, and the University of Oklahoma.
Have a Fear-Free Oral Heath Care Experience in Norman, OK with the Help of Sedation Dentistry
May 8, 2013
The idea of going to the dentist’s office can be a scary one – especially if you know your teeth and gums are in need of treatment. Dental anxiety is a common problem; in fact, nearly 75% of the population experiences some level of it when placed in a similar situation. However, this certainly doesn’t mean you should delay treatment! Oral health problems that are left to their own devices often develop into more serious conditions, which can result in more money, more time, and more frustration for you. But what can you do? Thankfully, Dr. Bobby Carmen and his staff have you covered at their Norman, OK office. With the help of several sedation dentistry options, we can ensure that you feel safe and comfortable as we transform your teeth!
Sedation dentistry might be the right choice for you if:
- Are often anxious or afraid when visiting the dentist
- Have as sensitive gag reflex
- Have difficulty becoming numb with the help of local anesthetic
- Have a hard time sitting still for a long period of time or suffer from neck or back pain
- Need to have several lengthy procedures done in as few appointments as possible
Dr. Carmen received his sedation dentistry certification from the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, which is the nation’s leading association dedicated to helping people overcome dental fear. Because of you, our patients know that they can put their wellbeing in the hands of our accomplished staff. We can provide nitrous oxide for patients who only need to take the edge off and would like to feel more relaxed. For patients who suffer from more severe dental fear, oral conscious sedation or IV sedation can produce the effects you’re looking for, placing you in such a deep stage of comfort that once the procedure’s finished, you’ll remember very little about it.
Contact our Norman, OK office today to learn which sedation dentistry option would best fit your unique needs, or if you’re ready to schedule an appointment. We can’t wait to give you something to smile about! We also serve the areas of Moore, the University of Oklahoma, and Central Oklahoma.
Make Your Next Visit to Dr. Carmen More Relaxing with Sedation Dentistry
June 7, 2011
Millions of Americans avoid going to the dentist every year because of anxiety. Others put off important visits because local anesthetics don’t have an effect on them, or because neck or back pain makes sitting for long procedures uncomfortable.
Regardless of your reason, Dr. Carmen can help. With sedation dentistry, you can look forward to a relaxing visit that lets us help your smile. And because your appointment will seem to last for only a moment, we can complete more work in a single visit than would normally be possible.