Aventura Sedation Dentist Dr. Hoffman Takes the Stress out of Dental Visits

Did you know that at least 30 percent of the population puts off going to the dentist until it’s absolutely necessary because they are afraid of visiting the dentist? That means they are not undergoing regular checkups, but waiting until a cavity or some other painful dental condition, such as gingivitis, drives them to the dentist chair. While the Miami cosmetic dentistry industry is sympathetic to the fact that having to sit quietly while people poke around your mouth with sharp metal instruments and shine bright lights in your face is intimidating, it’s important to get the message out that avoiding the dentist isn’t the answer.

In fact, avoidance is the worst possible strategy, since by the time someone does come in they’re often already in pain and any procedure is going to be more complex, difficult, and time consuming. If it’s been too long between teeth cleanings, even this relativity innocuous procedure can be long and painful. And another downside to dental avoidance? More complicated procedures equals bigger bills to pay. Fortunately Aventura sedation dentists like Dr. Howard Hoffman have a solution.

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry, also known as “sleep dentistry,” is becoming increasingly popular as more and more patients discover the ease and relief of experiencing stress-free dentistry. In the old days, dental sedation used to be synonymous with IV or gas mask drugging, but sedation dentists in Miami today use milder oral sedatives which relax patients while leaving them coherent enough to respond and interact with their dental team. While patients are not actually asleep, the dreamlike state the oral sedatives produce leaves patients unaware of the real passage of time, and although they can interact during the procedures, many do not remember anything about it afterward- hence sedation dentistry’s alternate name, sleep dentistry.

Dr. Howard Hoffman and his staff have a well earned reputation for caring, compassionate, and pain-free dentistry. They know that going to the dentist may have been a frightening experience in the past, but they are dedicated to the belief that with today’s technology it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Hoffman proves that there is gain without pain.