Inverness Real Estate Spring-2006 Sleep Through Your Next Dental Appointment? Why Not!

Paralyzing fear kept Bob Green from receiving dental treatment for ten years. “I spent my entire life repressing a smile because I was embarrassed about my teeth,” he says. Luckily, there is hope for those carrying the burden of “dental phobia” while suffering from decay, bone loss, or constant pain.

For Bob and other patients at Hamilton Lakes Dentistry, Drs. French and Pope use MD, board-certified anesthesiologist Dr. Mary Anne Figel to administer heavy, yet short-acting sedation to eliminate all discomfort and memory of treatment. “Patients like Bob, come in, have a little nap, wake up and their teeth are healthy, and gorgeous,” says Dr. Figel. “ I’m the anesthesiologist in Dr. French’s operating room. She takes care of the teeth and I take care of everything else. The most wonderful thing is when the patient wakes up and can’t believe we are done,” she says. “I liken my services to the feather in Dumbo’s hat; empowering fearful patients to do things they might not have thought possible.”

“The use of an anesthesiologist is also essential for people that are allergic to local anesthetic, such as our patient Mary Barr”, says Dr. French. Mary had multiple restorations completed by Dr. French during one appointment. “I feel this is a good way to get a lot of dental work done, in a short period of time, especially in my situation,” said Mary. Mary’s next visit required no anesthesia and her crowns were seated in one appointment.

“I.V. sedation is a service that is truly life changing for many,” says Dr. French. “When a patient is ready to have their mouth restored but can’t imagine a way to get through the process; I’m happy to offer this alternative. It is very important to me to improve a patient’s oral health while insuring their complete comfort.”

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