Sedation Dentistry Calms Dental Phobia

Referred to by his clients as “fun!” and “cool!”, Dr. Schumann’s highly trained Grove City team was recently awarded the “Best Dental Team in the Nation” distinction out of 1200 dental offices competing.

Beloved and admired, the clients of this Columbus dental expert often look forward to dental visits, because of his dedication to the newest techniques in relaxing and anxiety-free Columbus sedation dentistry.

Dental Phobia

Thirty percent of the American population avoids seeing a dentist regularly because of fear and anxiety. According to the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, this increasingly common dental phobia prevents dental patients from receiving the most routine dental care – creating drastic oral health problems that require drastic measures. Measures easily avoided when dentists are seen on a consistent and/or periodic basis.

Fear alerts the release of adrenaline in the brain, lowering the pain threshold. “Fight or flight” instincts are triggered, causing muscle anticipation tension. Even though this anticipation can be sub-conscious, post-operative and post-treatment soreness is elevated through this fear. Sedation virtually eliminates apprehension and hyper-sensitivity, reducing the severity of post-operative discomfort.

Used to establish a relaxed and calm state through the use of sedatives, sedation dentistry is administered through a variety of methods for Columbus dental implants and cosmetic surgery.

Medication Treatment

Benzodiazepines, taken in small prescribed doses, are highly effective in relieving agitation, anxiety, muscle spasms and seizures. The most common sedation drugs used in a treatment plan are: Valium, Ativan, Vistaril and Versed.

Valium and Ativan are the most commonly prescribed anxiety medications with amnesic properties. Valium is used when complex dental procedures require hours to perform, giving the comparative impression that only minutes went by. Ativan is a sedative with desirable amnesic properties – intended for appointments generally lasting longer than two hours.

Classified as an antihistamine, Vistaril is shown to have anxiolytic, (anti-anxiety) effects. Having no amnesic properties, Vistaril works in harmony with other benzodiazepines. Versed is ideal for short appointments and simple procedures. Because of its duration, Versed is less commonly used.

Traditional Pain Sedatives

Dr. Schumann is a highly qualified and trained professional who administers traditional sedation with the most advanced techniques available. Highly sought after in his role as teacher in the Advanced Dentistry Clinic at Ohio State University for ten years, Dr. Schumann excels in assisting his medically compromised patients.

Traditional modalities of inhalation and intravenous sedation are enhanced with the latest dentistry developments feasible. Intravenous sedation is delivered via injection into the arm or hand blood vessels, creating a comfortable visit where the patient has little to no memory of the procedure. Nitrous oxide gas is a conscious sedation technique in Columbus significantly raising the pain threshold, but most dental treatments will still require a local anesthesia to be injected into the mouth – even when sedation dentistry is performed.

Dedicated to Your Comfort

“Your comfort is our top priority. We’ll do everything we can to make your visit to our office as painless as possible.”

This is Dr. Scott Schumann’s testament to any and all of his valued patients. Since 1992 Dr. Schumann at Grove City Dental has offered the newest technological advancements available for the physical and psychological relief necessary during dental procedures.

Helping his patients achieve the smile they have always dreamed of, Dr. Scott Schumann and the “Best Dental Team in the Nation” are Number One when providing a relaxing and anxiety-free dental experience!