Deciding who to choose to provide dental care for you and your family is an important and often critical choice. When that time comes and you are looking for the finest dental care available in the Pittsburgh area, look no further than Three Rivers Dental Group. We have been serving the needs ofWestern Pennsylvania for over 30 years, treating more than 100,000 patients, three generations of families, all with hometown quality care.
Sights, sounds, and smells of a dental officePainful or negative dental proceduresLoss of control and/or helplessness associated with being in a dental officeFeeling of embarrassment regarding neglecting your dental healthFear of ridicule from neglecting your dental health
At Three Rivers Dental, we believe that each patient should have the best possible options to ensure their experience is a positive one. We are experts in meeting the needs of anxious patients through updated technology and procedures. Our professional dental team provides a soothing environment for an extraordinary dental experience. Each person on our staff will beas gentle as possible toensure your comfort throughout your visit.
With a variety of relaxation options available, all your dental work can be done in one visit, while you sleep. With over thirty years of experience, we are the leading team in providing sedation dentistry in Pittsburgh.No sights! No sounds! No fears!
We offer a complete range of dental services, convenient hours and affordable fees. At Three Rivers Dental, we believe everyone should be able to afford a beautiful and healthy smile. We dont want finances to keep you from making the best choice for your dental health. With our program offerings and options, well do everything we can to help you find your best smile.
A graduate of Washington and Jefferson College, Dr. Ana Rudolph received her Doctor of Dental Medicine from A.T. Still University. She is known for her ability to give pain-free local anesthesia and excellent nerve treatments. She enjoys spending time with family, her two dogs, traveling, running and hiking. 'Dr. Ana ...
A graduate of Washington & Jefferson College, Dr. Erin Knizner received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University. Originally from Bentleyville, PA, she currently resides in Speers, PA with her husband and two sons, Matthew and Benjamin. In her spare time, Dr. Erin enjoys spending time outdoors ...
Pain, arguably the number one reason people dont like going to the dentist. With sedation dentistry, the pain is completely removed. The brain is unable to register pain while under the influence of sedatives and anesthetics.
Sedation allows the patient to comfortably go through their procedures. Anxiety manifests on a spectrum. While some patients have just a little pre-procedure anxiety, some patients become completely overwhelmed with the fear that an oral procedure will be excruciating or possibly even go horribly wrong. This prevents many people from receiving care that they need.
A gag reflex is a good thing. The throat needs to be able to expel any intrusive, foreign object. However, if a patient is completely aware while a dentist is working in his mouth, the gag reflex can be a hindrance. Sometimes the dentist needs to go deep inside the oral cavity, and the gag reflex prevents that. The patients spasms can lead to damage, depending on what the dentist is doing. With sedation dentistry, this is no longer an issue as the gag reflex is paralyzed.
If a patient is under the influence of powerful sedatives and anesthetics, he or she wont be squirming in the chair while the dentist is trying to work. The dentist will be able to work faster and more efficiently because he or she doesnt have to worry about a reaction to the procedure. This means he or she will be able to get you out of the chair and on the road to recovery that much quicker.
While in many situations amnesia might not be the most desirable outcome, in sedation dentistry it is very desirable. The dentophobia many people have generally stems from an unpleasant experience, and the fear generally grows with each additional visit.
Sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe for patients in good health. Before recommending sedation, our dentists will carefully review your health and medical history, adhering to the American Society of Anesthesiologists' requirements for sleep dentistry.
This type of sedation is for minimal relief and is done by taking a pill. The dosage will fluctuate based on the procedure being done. This pill is usually taken an hour before the procedure. You will still be awake after you take this pill but you will be feeling drowsy. Some people begin to feel groggy and sometimes even fall asleep on this type of sedation. With a gentle shake, people can be woken up.
Otherwise known as laughing gas, this type of sedation helps you relax. The dentist can also control how much sedation you receive. Since the gas tends to wear off quickly, this is the only sedation where you may be able to drive yourself home after the procedure.
During this procedure, you will receive medications that can make you almost unconscious or deeply asleep. You cannot be easily awakened until the effects of the medicine wear off. This sedation can also be reversed with other medications.
Sedation is possible for patients with extreme anxiety or heightened sensitivity or pain, even during regular teeth cleaning. Sedation helps patients breathe easier and relax during dental procedures. Methods of delivery can be adjusted based on the intensity of the procedure.