Do Mobile Dentists Provide Anesthetic Options?

Sedation Dentistry Options for Mobile Dental Patients in the Inland Empire

As an Inland Empire mobile dental office, the dentists at In Motion Dentists understand that caregivers like you have special hearts. Whether you’re providing direct care for a loved one, or you’re part of a care home or in-home care company coordinating dental care for a patient, we know you want the best for him or her.

A common question we receive from care providers is whether our mobile dentists are trained, licensed, and authorized to provide anesthetic options. The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Our dentists can provide a variety of sedation dentistry options, which, so long as they don’t interfere with a patient’s medications, help ensure optimal comfort during in-home dental care.

The Importance of Knowing the Patient’s Full Medical History

It’s always important for a dentist to know a patient’s full medical history. This is especially critical for mobile dentists like the Inland Empire’s In Motion Dentists, since many of our homebound or nursing home patients take multiple medications daily.

While most medications won’t interact with anesthetic options, certain health conditions—such as diabetes—can complicate oral health. Our dentists need all medical information to develop the best possible treatment plan for your loved one.

Choosing Anesthetic Options

When selecting an anesthetic, our dentists aim to provide the least restrictive option feasible. However, some patients may require stronger sedatives due to:

• The complexity of a dental procedure
• Special needs
• Anxiety or uncooperative behavior during dental treatment

As mobile dentists, we provide Inland Empire patients with the following anesthetic options:

Local Anesthesia

• Typically injected at the treatment site to numb the area being worked on.
• A numbing agent is applied before the injection for added comfort.
• Common for procedures like fillings or deep cleanings.

Oral Sedation

• Helps patients relax prior to and during their dental visit.
• For patients with high dental anxiety, taking an oral sedative about one hour before the appointment can ease stress and allow treatment to proceed comfortably.

IV or General Anesthesia (GA)

• Selected for patients with severe dental anxiety, uncooperative behavior, or complex procedures such as root canals.
• IV or GA sedation is performed at contracted surgical centers or hospitals rather than in-home.

Choosing the Best Anesthetic Option for Your Loved One

When working with In Motion Dentists, decisions about your loved one’s care are made jointly between you and our dentists. You know your loved one best, so your input is highly valued in developing a personalized treatment plan that ensures:

• High-quality dental care
• Maximum comfort
• Safe and effective treatment

Call In Motion Dentists to Learn More

If you’re a caretaker for a loved one in the Inland Empire who needs dental services, In Motion Dentists can help. Call us today at (626) 594-0374 to learn more or schedule an appointment.