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Sedation Dentistry

Anxiety or fear around the thought of visiting the dentist is common. It can get worse if you weren't planning on going to the dentist but are now in pain and need dental care as soon as you can get it.

For patients who have trouble sitting down in the dentist's chair, we have options to improve their dental experience.

At Burleson Endodontics, we make your comfort a priority throughout all stages of your appointment. We want our patients to be relaxed from the time they walk in the front door, and the team member at the front desk greets them to the time they spend in our comfortable dental chairs.

We never want patients' anxiety to keep them from getting the care they need. That's why we offer sedation dentistry options that can drastically improve the experience that patients have during procedures like root canals.

Nitrous Oxide

Also referred to as light sedation, we offer both nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") and oral conscious sedation in the form of a pill taken with water before the procedure begins.

These sedation methods leave the patient conscious for their procedure but significantly reduce their anxiety and reaction to the process.

Nitrous oxide won't leave any lingering side effects, and patients can drive themselves home from their appointment.

Conscious Sedation

This is a pill form of sedation that will keep the patient awake but will leave them much less alert, making the process much easier for the patient. Because the effects of conscious sedation linger for several hours, you will need someone to drive you home.

IV Sedation

Available by request, IV sedation is full sedation that will have the patient unconscious during the procedure. For this, an anesthesiologist will come in to provide sedation to the patient.

We generally recommend this degree of sedation only for patients with an extreme aversion to dentistry or low pain thresholds.

IV sedation requires the patient to have a ride home from our dental office because it will take several hours for the sedative to wear off fully, and it is not safe for the patient to drive.

Your Safety Is Our Number One Concern

Though these forms of sedation are considered safe, there are always inherent risks with all forms of sedation. Rest assured that we will thoroughly review your medical history and explain any risks beforehand.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the use of sedatives in your case; we are here to help inform you so you can make the best decisions for your health possible.

Comfortable Endodontics in Burleson, TX

Burleson Endodontics serves Burleson, TX, and its neighbors, Fort Worth, Cleburne, Crowley, and Joshua, with patient-oriented endodontic dental care.

Your comfort is important to us, and if you think sedation dentistry might be right for you, discuss it with Dr. Fitzhugh at your exam or ask for more information when setting up your appointment over the phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is endodontic dentistry?

Patients often wonder how an endodontist differs from a general dentist. An endodontist has additional specialization in the specific care of problems relating to the pulp of the tooth.

While you wouldn't go to an endodontist for a cleaning or a filling, you would see an endodontist about a root canal.

Dr. Fitzhugh's additional specialization makes him the dentist you want to visit when you have an infected root that needs treatment.

Often when a tooth root becomes infected, the patient experiences significant pain; root canal therapy not only stops the pain caused by the infection it allows the tooth to stay in the mouth, a preferable outcome to having to pull the tooth out altogether for an implant.

Sometimes the pain caused by an infected root can be debilitating to the point where basic tasks become impossible. Burleson Endodontics can help you find relief. We are open five days a week and accommodate dental emergencies.

Local Burleson, TX Endodontics

We proudly serve the greater Burleson, Fort Worth, Crowley, Cleburne, and Joshua areas of Texas. If you need a root canal or are seeking retreatment for a root canal, contact our office to schedule a time to meet with Dr. Fitzhugh.

Will my procedure hurt?

Fear of pain while at the dentist is common, and for some, it prevents them from seeking needed dental treatment. At Burleson Endodontics, there's no reason for you to worry or be apprehensive. If you are in pain, a root canal procedure will eliminate the pain you're suffering due to root infection.

Most often, patients who need root canals are in pain, and depending on the severity of the inflammation of the tooth's nerve, the pain may be debilitating.

Ignoring it may only worsen as the condition further aggravates the nerve. Coming into our office to treat the infection is the only way to stop the pain.

Our endodontist will administer local anesthesia before the procedure to numb the area and prevent you from feeling any pain. However, you may feel some pressure at times.

Infected Tooth Pain Relief

Endodontic procedures like a root canal alleviate pain caused by the infection in the root when the dentist removes the pulp of the tooth. Though you will feel some soreness and discomfort for a day or two after the procedure, a successful root canal should provide immediate relief from the pain of the infected root.

Dr. Fitzhugh looks forward to helping bring his patients the pain relief they need.

Why should I see an endodontist?

Endodontists are the specialists you want to see you have issues with a tooth that requires root canal treatment or apical root surgery. An endodontic specialist has two years of education beyond dental school and requires certification to practice endodontics.

Seeing an endodontist is the right choice when patients need root canal retreatment or have unique anatomical features in their jaw or teeth that might complicate a root canal procedure.

When the health of your mouth is on the line, seek the help of an experienced endodontist who can resolve your issue and restore your oral health.

Many patients don't visit the endodontist because they believe they need a referral from another dentist to get an appointment, but that's not the case. At Burleson Endodontics, you can call us directly to schedule an appointment.

We want to deliver the best possible care to our patients and always provide the highest quality of endodontic dentistry.

Professional Endodontics

Burelson Endodontics is the root canal expert you can trust in Burelson, TX. If you need relief from the pain of an infected root or apical root surgery, contact us to schedule a time to meet with Dr. Fitzhugh for an examination and discuss your options.

Meet Our Doctors:

Dr. Andrew D'Amelio DDS
Endodontist

Dr. Andrew D’Amelio is an experienced endodontist with a passion for providing patients with the best care possible. He received his B.S. in Psychology from Florida State University and went ...

Dr. Valerie Pizzini DDS
Endodontist

Dr. Pizzini is originally from northern Italy. She came to the US to complete her undergraduate degree at Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia. Next, she earned her DDS from the ...

Dr. Alex Fitzhugh
Board Certified Endodontist

Dr. Alex Fitzhugh is originally from Arkansas but is proud to serve Burleson and the surrounding cities ...

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