Dental Anxiety Should Not Keep You From Care You Actually Need.
Avoiding the dentist because of fear is one of the most common reasons patients end up with more serious dental problems than routine care would have prevented. Grand Prairie Family Dental, located in Grand Prairie TX, offers sedation dentistry for children and adults under Dr. Behrooz Khademazad, DDS, who has practiced at this location since August 28, 1988.
If general dental fear, a sensitive gag reflex, or a previous bad experience has kept you from scheduling, sedation changes that entirely. Patients from Dalworth Hills and Country Club Park come to Grand Prairie Family Dental specifically because sedation is available. Most say the appointment felt nothing like what they had been dreading.
What Is Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry uses safe, clinically monitored medication to help patients relax during dental treatment. It does not replace local anesthetic but reduces anxiety and allows Dr. Khademazad to complete more treatment in fewer appointments. The American Dental Association recognizes sedation dentistry as a safe and appropriate option for patients with anxiety, special needs, or complex treatment plans.
Sedation is available at different levels depending on what the patient needs and what the treatment involves. Dr. Khademazad reviews your medical history and anxiety level before recommending the appropriate option for your situation.
Who Benefits Most From Sedation Dentistry
Sedation is not only for patients with severe dental phobia. Dr. Khademazad evaluates each patient individually before recommending sedation and considers the treatment type, anxiety level, and any medical factors that affect safety. Patients who benefit most include:
- Adults and children with dental fear or anxiety that makes appointments difficult to complete
- Patients with a sensitive gag reflex that interferes with routine treatment
- Adults who need extensive restorative work and want to minimize the number of appointments
- Patients with special needs or limited mobility who benefit from a calmer treatment environment
- Adults who have avoided the dentist for years and need multiple issues addressed at once
- Patients with a history of traumatic dental check-up experiences at other practices
Patients from Grand Peninsula and Forum Meadows consistently say the experience was dramatically different from what they expected. Dr. Khademazad monitors every sedation patient throughout the appointment and adjusts medication as needed.
What to Expect on the Day of Your Sedation Appointment
If you are receiving oral or IV sedation you will need a driver to and from the appointment. Dr. Khademazad provides complete pre-appointment instructions including fasting requirements and medication timing. You are monitored throughout and the sedation level is adjusted based on your comfort and treatment progress.
Most patients say the appointment felt significantly shorter than it was and they remember very little of the procedure. Post-appointment instructions are reviewed with both the patient and their driver before anyone leaves the office.
