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The number of people who walk around with cavities, broken or chipped teeth, gum infections, and other oral problem simply because they are petrified of the dentist is staggering. The good news is that these people or anyone in general who prefers to be more comfortable while sitting in the dentist chair can undergo needed procedures with less aggravation by requesting sedation dentistry. With this, the dentist gives the patient a slight amount of sedation so that the work can be done quickly and painlessly. While most dentists today offer sedation dentistry, some still do not. Therefore, anyone interested in having teeth worked on while being under slight sedation should do the homework first. Additionally, it would be important to know the length of time the dentist has been doing this work, the type and level of sedation used and precautionary measures. Overall, this is a very safe way to fix teeth, brighten smiles, and restore sore or damaged gums.