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1920 Sycamore Lane
Davis, CA 95616

Hours

  • Monday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30AM to 3:00PM
  • Thursday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Friday: 7:30AM to 3:00PM
  • Saturday: 9:00AM to 2:00PM (2nd & 4th Saturday/Month)
  • Sunday: Closed
Thomas Dental Care (530) 486-1104
    • Home
    • About
      • About Our Practice
      • Privacy Policy
      • Our Technology
    • Patient Information
    • Services
      • View all Services
      • CEREC
      • Dental Bonding
      • Dental Checkup
      • Dental Cleaning and Examinations
      • Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges
      • Dental Implants
      • Dental Veneers and Dental Laminates
      • Dentures and Partial Dentures
      • Emergency Dentist
      • Invisalign Dentist
      • Kid Friendly Dentist
      • Laser Dentistry
      • Oral Surgery
      • Periodontics
      • Prosthodontist
      • Root Canal Treatment
      • Sedation Dentist
      • Smile Makeover
      • Teeth Whitening
      • TMJ Dentist
      • WaterLase
      • Zoom Teeth Whitening
    • Patient Education
      • Alternative to Braces for Teens
      • Dental Anxiety
      • Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
      • Do I Need a Root Canal?
      • Gum Disease
      • I Think My Gums Are Receding
      • Improve Your Smile for Senior Pictures
      • Multiple Teeth Replacement Options
      • Options For Replacing Missing Teeth
      • Oral Cancer Screening
      • Oral Hygiene Basics
      • Post-Op Care for Dental Implants
      • Preventative Dental Care
      • The Dental Implant Procedure
      • What Can I Do to Improve My Smile?
      • What Do I Do If I Damage My Dentures?
      • What Should I Do If I Chip My Tooth?
      • When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
      • Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
      • Which is Better Invisalign or Braces?
      • Will I Need a Bone Graft for Dental Implants?
      • Wisdom Teeth Extraction
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Our Address

1920 Sycamore Lane
Davis, CA 95616

Hours

Monday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Wednesday: 7:30AM to 3:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Friday: 7:30AM to 3:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM to 2:00PM (2nd & 4th Saturday/Month)
Sunday: Closed
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    Sedation Dentist

    If you need to have dental work completed, we recommend visiting a sedation dentist. At Thomas Dental Care, we offer sedation dentistry for patients living in and around the Davis area. We understand that for millions of adults, visiting the dentist can be an overwhelming or frightening experience due to dental anxiety. This common condition typically starts by a negative experience or becoming fearful of the general idea of dentistry. While common, you do not have to be concerned about visiting our dentist office because we can ensure your comfort the entire time.

    When you schedule an appointment with Dr. Thomas, let us know if you have dental anxiety so that we can prepare for your visit accordingly. For many people, the actual procedure is not uncomfortable but it is the anxiety and worry that causes angst. With this in mind, we often prescribe an oral sedative or laughing gas that can be administered prior to the appointment to help a person relax. While this is not a pain killer, it eases the fear and relaxes the body so that you can remain peaceful while having teeth cleaned, or dental work performed.

    Types of Sedation Dentistry
    There are various levels and types of sedation. During your consultation Dr. Thomas will discuss the recommended procedure with you along with any anxieties you may have. At that time, a recommendation will be made for the type of sedation you may want to consider. The ultimate decision is up to you based on how you believe you will handle the procedure. In many cases, our CA patients simply need to relax and prefer to use laughing gas in order to do so. It is quick, effective, and wears off when the procedure is finished without impairing any other bodily functions. Some patients use this to relax when getting their teeth cleaned since there is no actual pain associated with the treatment.

    When a cavity is being treated or other minor dental work performed, patients throughout the 95616 area often prefer to use a combination of laughing gas and localized pain medication. After numbing the surface of the gums, we can inject pain medication that numbs the area that is being worked on. As a sedation dentist, this is an effective tool for us to prevent and eliminate any discomfort. We can administer as much medication as is necessary throughout the course of the treatment, and only that specific area will remain numb. The benefit of this type of sedation is how localized it is. For example, if a cavity is being treated on one side of the mouth, the other side will remain fully functional. This way you can eat immediately after the treatment while the numbing effect wears off the other side.

    If a more intensive procedure is required, patients may prefer IV medication for a more thorough effect. When sedation is administered through this means the numbing effect is more pervasive and not confined to that one specific area of the mouth. It is extremely effective and we find that some of our patients request this type of medication because they want to ensure that they are not aware of anything while having dental work performed. Since this is more of a specialist type of service, we will refer you to such a specialist in that case.

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    For those needing oral surgery in CA, total sedation may be necessary or preferable. This is often referred to as sleep dentistry because a patient is put to sleep and will not remember anything from the procedure. As a sedation dentist, we find that this is an excellent solution when a patient is getting a full smile makeover. When the majority of teeth are being worked on, the procedure can take a significant amount of time. Dr. Thomas is an expert, but even an expert must do the work with precision and that requires not rushing through the procedure. With that in mind, many of our Davis patients find it difficult to hold still when the treatment lasts longer than an hour or two. Going to sleep is a much better option because your body will naturally remain still, you will feel comfortable and not remember what took place during the treatment. If this is your preferred method of sedation dentistry, we will monitor you carefully during the treatment and afterwards to ensure that the anesthesia wears off like it should. You will also need to have someone drive you home and may feel slightly sluggish for the remainder of the day. These types of procedures typically call for rest and relaxation anyway, so take it easy at home before resuming normal activity the next day.

    Getting Started
    If you live in the 95616 area and are interested in visiting a sedation dentist, call (530) 486-1104 to schedule your appointment. At Thomas Dental Care, we will take the time to get to know you and understand what all of your concerns are prior to making a formal recommendation as to the type of sedation dentistry that you should consider. We will also need to know if you have any other health issues, risks, or are allergic to anything. Typically, if you have responded well to pain medication or sedation in other medical treatments, you will do well with sedation dentistry and not experience any negative side effects. Still, if you have questions or concerns be sure to discuss them with Dr. Thomas. With any type of dental work, it is important to be well informed and make a decision that you feel is best for your health and your goals. As such, we want you to be an informed and educated patient. Thanks to modern technology, if you are afraid of having dental work done or visiting the dentist in general, you no longer have to be. As a sedation dentist, we can ensure that your experience is a positive one. Call 530-486-1104 for more information or to get started.


    Helpful Related Links

    • American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terms. 2015
    • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2015
    • WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2015

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