About 4-10% of adult Americans experience "dental phobia" when seeing a periodontist. Even patients that do not have dental phobia will dread painful or uncomfortable procedures. Fortunately, periodontists are skilled at bringing their patients into a state of "conscious sedation" to help minimize the anxiety and pain associated with these visits.
What is Conscious Sedation?
A periodontist will place a patient under "conscious sedation" for a variety of procedures, from simple teeth cleanings to outpatient oral surgeries.
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