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Dr. Saba Heday offers safe sedation methods to provide her patients with more comfort during dental treatment.

Dr. Heday Offers Safe Sedation in Scottsdale, AZ

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Sedation Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ

Sedation dentistry can help patients feel more comfortable and at ease during their dental appointment. Most forms of sedation used in dentistry will allow you to remain conscious but relaxed, helping to ease the tension of undergoing dental procedures.

Methods of Sedation

At Dynamite Smiles Dentistry, Dr. Saba Heday offers two types of safe sedation for her patients: oral sedation and IV sedation.

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Dr. Heday uses oral sedation to help manage mild to moderate dental anxiety. Dr. Heday will prescribe you a pill, which you take approximately an hour before your dental appointment. Oral sedation will leave you feeling very relaxed, and you may not even remember the procedure. A trusted friend or family member must accompany you to your appointment, as the effects of oral sedation can take several hours to dissipate.

Intravenous or IV sedation consists of a sedative administered directly into your bloodstream. IV sedation is useful for shorter procedures. Administering the medication directly into your bloodstream means immediate results. You may feel as if you were asleep during your treatment, and you will need a designated driver as grogginess is normal following IV sedation.

Dr. Heday and her team will monitor you during the procedure to ensure the highest level of safety and comfort.

Quality Care in Comfort with Sedation Dentistry

Relax through your dental treatments with safe, effective sedation options tailored to your needs. Here's how sedation dentistry elevates your dental care experience!

Minimizes Dental Anxiety and Stress

Properly administered dental sedation helps calm nervous or anxious patients and makes getting essential dental care a relaxed and stress-free experience.

Ensures Comfort Throughout Procedures

Sedation dentistry allows patients to remain comfortable during treatments, reducing discomfort and making procedures feel quick and manageable.

Enhances Treatment Efficiency

With sedation, dentists can complete multiple procedures in one visit, and you can enjoy peace of mind while making the most of your (minimal) time in the chair.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you manage dental pain and anxiety?

Over the years, Dr. Heday has developed specific techniques to help minimize any discomfort you might experience. Her gentle touch and practice methods are what people admire and remember most. She also uses leading-edge dental technology to improve treatment outcomes, enhance patient comfort, and reduce recovery times.

For some procedures, Dr. Heday also uses local anesthetics to numb the area in the mouth where she’s working, so patients don’t experience pain or discomfort.

No Two Patients Are Alike

Every patient is different, so no two treatments are the same. We do not practice one-size-fits-all dentistry, and we customize each service to meet your specific needs.

If you have dental anxiety and need extra help relaxing, oral sedation or nitrous oxide (laughing gas) may be viable options. We also offer weighted blankets, neck pillows, and Bluetooth Bose headphones.

Before your treatment, Dr. Heday will determine if oral sedation or laughing gas will work for you.

Our Sedation Dentistry Options in North Scottsdale

Oral sedation is used for pain control and anxiety relief, and dentists often prescribe it before a specific type of treatment.

Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative. It’s inhaled through a nasal tube or soft mask, and the gas takes effect within a couple of minutes of breathing it in. Most patients feel dreamy and relaxed while using nitrous oxide, and the effects wear off within minutes of discontinuing use.

Both oral sedation and nitrous oxide are examples of conscious sedation. This means patients are awake and can still communicate with the dentist if needed. However, many patients seem to simply enjoy the calming sensation sedation gives them, and they become comfortable and cooperative.

Contact us to learn more about our approach to gentle dentistry.

The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry offers several benefits to patients:

It allows you to complete dental work in fewer visits.
It helps alleviate anxiety and leaves you relaxed during and after your procedure.
It can keep you from remembering the sounds and smells often associated with dental anxiety.
It helps control and relieve pain.
It relaxes the gag reflex, which can result in more efficient and comfortable treatment.

Comfortable Sedation Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ

If you are interested in sedation dentistry or have questions or concerns, please contact our dental office for more information.

Dr. Heday will be happy to help you decide what’s right for you so you can have a more pleasant dental experience.

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September 25, 2024

The Benefits of Oral Sedation: Relaxing Through Your Dental Procedures

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If the thought of climbing into a dental makes you a little nervous, you are not alone! Feeling anxious about dental visits is common among patients.

However, thanks to oral sedation, we’ve got an easy, painless, and non-invasive solution to calm your nerves. Oral sedation simply involves taking a pill (typically Valium® or Halcion®) an hour or so before a dental appointment, allowing you to relax while your dentist and their team perform the necessary procedures. Oral sedation transforms the dental experience for many patients, making even complex treatments stress-free!

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Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Saba Heday

“Seeing patients smile confidently is what drives me. I don’t try to fit you into a mold, I create a customized mold for you.” –Dr. Heday

Dr. Saba Heday, an Arizona native, takes pride in caring for the dental needs of her community. She has been practicing in the valley since 2012.

Dr. Heday takes a minimalistic approach to solving difficult problems, a skill she cultivated while earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). Dr. Heday knew she wanted to be a dentist since she was ...