Raleigh Sedation Dentistry

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If you live in Raleigh, NC or any other large NC city and are trying to choose a new dentist, you could easily face a dilemma when you start trying to narrow the field to suit your own purposes. Ignoring for a moment the existence of clear subspecialties of dentistry (such as oral surgeons and periodontists), there are more than 250 general dentists in Raleigh from whom to choose! Many general dentists choose to focus on a specific audience, such as children (pediatric dentistry). But you may become confused about what services other types of dentists are actually making available to you, especially if you read the promotional materials for Raleigh dentists. All of the categories that follow are merely areas of focus that, like pediatric dentistry, have to do with the type of people a dental practice is trying to specifically serve. This is, after all, an age of specialization, and dentists are trying to be responsive to needs of different types of patients. The definitions that follow are informal; most are not formally defined by the American Dental Association or the NC Dental Board, nor are there specific regulations that govern them - except as noted below. The NC Dental Board requires that all general dentists meet certain guidelines, and general dentists may opt to call themselves any of the following (additional requirements apply in cases as indicated: • Sedation Dentistry – Dentists who provide additional sedation services (beyond the “standard” anesthetics used by most general dentists) to help manage anxiety and sensitivity to pain. Effective in 2009, the NC Dental Board now regulates the administration of sedation by general dentists – requiring both special training and experience for those who provide sedation services. There are different levels of sedation permits. Most patients who experience anxiety or have sensitivity to pain can be served by the level known as Oral Conscious Sedation. • Preventive Dentistry – Dentists who focus on the preservation of healthy teeth and gums and the prevention of cavities and oral disease. All general dentists have training in preventive dentistry, as well as restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, etc.) needed to preserve oral health. Preventive dental care is more likely to be at least partially covered by dental insurance, while cosmetic dentistry services often are not.

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