Sedation Dentist – Mount Prospect, IL

Feel Comfortable in the Dental Treatment Chair

Whether you experience severe anxiety at the thought of visiting a periodontist, or you’re worried about an upcoming dental treatment, Dr. Khan offers three safe and effective dental sedation methods. We believe that you shouldn’t have to put yourself through an uncomfortable situation just to do right by your smile, which is why we do everything we can to help you feel at-ease during each of your visits with us. If you experience fear or anxiety and believe you could benefit from sedation dentistry in Mount Prospect, please call our periodontal office to learn more.

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Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas, is a fast-acting, in-office form of sedation dentistry that we administer while you’re in the treatment chair. We’ll place a small mask over your nose that will allow you to breathe in a colorless, odorless gas. Within seconds, you’ll feel a calming, euphoric wave that will help ease any fear or anxieties you may have. As soon as your treatment is over, we’ll have you breathe in oxygen for a few minutes to minimize any after-effects. Most patients are able to return to their daily routines directly after receiving nitrous oxide sedation.

Oral Conscious Sedation

Oral conscious sedation is a great option for patients who experience more severe fear regarding their treatment or visiting a periodontist. Before your appointment, we’ll have you take a pill, typically a medication in the diazepam family, like Valium®. By the time you arrive at our office, you’ll feel more relaxed and at-ease. Because the effects kick-in before your visit and will linger long after, you’ll need to have someone drop you off and pick you up from our office.

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IV Sedation

For patients who are undergoing surgery or who have debilitating dental anxiety, we also offer IV sedation. We administer a calming medication directly into the bloodstream when you are in the treatment chair, taking immediate effect. This medication’s effects can also linger throughout the day, so you’ll need to clear your schedule for the remainder of the day and rest, as well as have a trusted friend or family member planned to transport you to and from our office.

Am I a Good Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?

We’ll let you know if you’re a good candidate for sedation dentistry based on an examination of your health and dental history. We typically recommend any of these sedation methods for patients who:

Experience anxiety or fear at the thought of visiting a dentist
Are undergoing extensive or invasive dental work
Have extremely sensitive teeth or a sensitive gag reflex
Have difficulty sitting still during treatment

Keep in mind that dental sedation doesn’t numb your mouth, so you can still experience discomfort during a procedure. Our team will discuss whether a local anesthetic is necessary for your treatment during your consultation.

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Wisdom Tooth Extractions

Wisdom Tooth Extractions – Mount Prospect, IL

Expert Wisdom Tooth Removal

Wisdom teeth received their name because for many people, they’re a sign of entrance into adulthood. Developing between 16 and 24 years old, these third molars used to be necessary in our Paleolithic ancestors’ day-to-day lives, allowing them to eat tough meats, hard nuts, and so much more that we don’t eat today. Most people have outgrown the helpfulness of wisdom teeth. In fact, they often cause more problems than they’re worth, which is why most dentists recommend that patients have them removed. If you're dealing with problems related to your third molars, contact EPIC PERIODONTICS & IMPLANT CENTER to discuss how wisdom tooth extractions in Mount Prospect could be just what you need.

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What Are Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars, are the last permanent teeth that grow in at the back of the mouth, typically between 16 and 24 years old. While some people never develop any wisdom teeth, others may develop one, two, three, or four of them. Today, most people have them extracted at an early age to prevent future oral health and orthodontic issues from developing, but some are able to allow theirs to erupt naturally because they pose no threat to their mouth.

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

Wisdom teeth don’t always need to be removed, but we often recommend that they are in the following situations:

There isn’t enough room in your mouth to allow them to grow in without causing orthodontic issues like crowding and misalignment.
You’re experiencing pain and discomfort related to wisdom tooth eruption.
They’re only partially erupted, making them hard to clean and leading to a greater risk of decay and gum disease.
They become impacted below the gum line and can’t grow into the mouth, risking infection.
The wisdom teeth in the upper back jaw are placing pressure on your sinuses.
They’re causing your gums to swell or jaw pain.

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What to Expect from the Wisdom Tooth Extraction Procedure

Dr. Khan will examine diagnostic images of your mouth and jaw structure to determine whether you’ll require a surgical or simple extraction of your wisdom teeth. Before moving forward with any treatment, she’ll brief you on what to expect throughout the process and aftercare, including whether you’ll need to be prepared to have a trusted friend or family member ready to pick you up from our office if you require sedation.

If your wisdom teeth have erupted through the gumline, Dr. Khan can gently shift them free of connective tissues and slowly elevate them out of the mouth. However, if they are impacted below the gumline, she’ll need to first make a small incision before removing the wisdom teeth. In some cases, it’s necessary for us to separate the wisdom teeth into smaller pieces in order to take them out of the mouth safely.

Recovering from Wisdom Tooth Extraction

At your consultation, our team will provide you a detailed outline of aftercare instructions so you can purchase soft foods and any other supplies you’ll need to help make you more comfortable beforehand. If you have any questions throughout your healing process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. Keep in mind that some swelling, pain, and bleeding is to be expected, but if you notice these get worse with time instead of better, call our office immediately.

In general, we recommend that all of our patients follow these instructions:

You can resume normal routines the day following your surgery if you aren’t on pain medications that could restrict certain activities.
Do not drink through a straw or eat hard or crunchy foods following your extraction.
Do not smoke, use tobacco products, or drink alcohol as your extraction sites are healing.
Rinse your mouth with lukewarm salt water to cleanse the extraction sites, but don’t spit when you rinse. Instead, tip your mouth over the sink.
Take all prescriptions as directed.
Maintain a soft food diet and avoid eating hot, spicy, crunchy, and hard foods.

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