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Sedation Dentistry Recovery: Tips for a Smooth Healing Process

Whether you came in for a simple filling or a more complex dental procedure, sedation dentistry can make the experience much more comfortable. But once the appointment is over, it’s important to give your body the time and care it needs to recover. At Desert Ridge Dental in Albuquerque, we guide our patients through every step of the sedation process—including …

Dr. Rogers with dental patient under sedation.

How to Prepare for Your Sedation Dentistry Appointment

If you’ve ever felt nervous about visiting the dentist, you’re definitely not alone. Dental anxiety is incredibly common, and it can make even simple checkups feel overwhelming. That’s where sedation dentistry comes in—a way to help you relax and get the care you need without stress or discomfort. At Desert Ridge Dental here in Albuquerque, we offer several safe sedation …

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Sedation Dentistry Options Video

What are My Sedation Dentistry Options Here at Desert Ridge Dental, we see patients every day that have high fears and anxieties about coming to the dentist. For most of those patients, it takes a tremendous amount of courage just to get in the door, they’ve been putting off their work for 5, 10, 15, 20 years. Because we’re able …

dentist with white gloves on holding dentistry forceps near patient's mouth.

Sedation Dentistry Options

Do you know your Sedation Dentistry Options? At Desert Ridge Dental, we give you three sedation dentistry options, so you can have the best dental experience possible. Our sedation dentistry options help make your dentist visit a breeze. With sedation dentistry, there’s no need for fear of being in pain. Sedation dentistry helps calm your nerves and perhaps even help …