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Fact is, almost 75% of all Americans lose sleep and experience feelings of worry and stress about dental work. Up to 20% of all Americans avoid going to the dentist altogether because of fear and anxiety, even when they're suffering with pain and discomfort. Poor oral health, dental infections, tooth decay and gum disease can lead to significant other health problems including heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

If you've been hiding your smile, have difficulty chewing, or are avoiding having your teeth fixed because of dental phobia or fear of the dentist, your life is about to change for the better. Dr. Jay Ajmo offers new safe and effective sedation techniques so you can have ALL of your dental treatments performed quickly and easily by the same doctor in the same upscale office. You may have heard of Sedation Dental Care described in a variety of ways: Anxiety Free Dentistry, Mild Oral Sedation, or Twilight Sedation Dentistry. Although you are not truly sleeping, all of these procedures refer to you taking a sleeping pill before treatments. Dr. Ajmo frequently uses mild oral sedation for his patients who just need a sedative to relax and reduce stress, but for patients who want to be totally unaware of procedures such as Cosmetic Smile Makeovers, Dental Reconstruction, Dental Implants and Oral Surgery, Dr. Ajmo offers the benefits of IV Sedation!

Palm Beach's Board Certified IV Sedation Dentist: All Your Treatment Done by One Expert

Dr. Jay Ajmo has undergone extensive training in Intravenous or IV Sedation at Montifiore Medical Center in New York and is certified by the American Heart Association in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).He is the only Board Certified IV Sedation Dentist in Northern Palm Beach County and is an active member of The American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He and his team of professionals have been diligently inspected by the Florida Department of Health to ensure their competence and skill in all forms of Sedation Dentistry; Mild Oral Sedation and IV Sedation. What this means for you is that you can safely and comfortably have all your advanced dental treatments performed by the same doctor at the same time with a sedative pill or with the advantage of IV medication.

Dr. Ajmo's areas of expertise are in Aesthetic Smile Makeovers, Implant Dentistry and Comprehensive Dental Restoration. The renowned Rosenthal Institute for Aesthetic Dentistry has awarded Dr. Ajmo a Master's Level status for his naturally beautiful cosmetic smile designs. He has earned a Mastership with the American Dental Implant Association and a Fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He has had the honor of being voted "South Florida's Most Distinguished Cosmetic Dentist" by The Best of South Florida. 25 years of experience in Advanced Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry combined with the exceptional comfort of Mild Oral Sedation or IV Sedation allows Dr. Ajmo to give you the youthful healthy smile you've always wanted, even if you think your problems are too massive to handle.

Who is a Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?

Adults Who:

  • Experience stress, fear, or anxiety at the dentist
  • Have had previous traumatic dental experiences
  • Are afraid or embarrassed about their smile
  • Don't like "Novocaine" anesthetic needles
  • Have difficulty getting anesthetized or numb
  • Have strong gag reflexes
  • Need Oral Surgery or Implant Surgery
  • Need Complex Major Dentistry
  • Are seen for longer dental visits like smile makeovers and dental reconstruction

Facts about Mild Oral Sedation:

  • It works effectively for mild to moderate fear
  • It is safe! You take 1-2 sedative pills prior to your visit
  • You will have very little memory of the procedure
  • You will be sedated for several hours after you take the pills
  • It is effective for procedures such as porcelain crowns, cosmetic veneers and dental implants
  • You will need a companion to drive you to and from your appointment
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Cosmetic Smile Lift and Complete Dental Restoration

"After many years of being fearful of the dentist, I was forced to search for one in Palm Beach when I chipped my front tooth. Luck and research on the internet led me to PGA Dental Associates. I met with Dr. Jay Ajmo for a complimentary consultation and immediately felt confident with him and his staff. He addressed all of my concerns and showed me actual photos of his dentistry. I have to say, I was very impressed.

After a very thorough examination Dr. Ajmo presented me with a complete treatment plan which included dental implants, cosmetic porcelain crowns, and cosmetic veneers. His team assured me that with the sedatives he would prescribe, the procedures would be pain free and that, I would remember very little of the treatment visits.  Because of his experience with dental implants, I could have all the treatments done in his office and didn’t have to see several different doctors. I knew I was in the right hands.

I am sincere when I say I experienced no pain at all and really don’t remember much of the treatment. The sedation worked wonders, and I really did great.

Dr. Ajmo has an incredibly compassionate chairside manner and gives you the confidence that fearful patients like myself need to undergo this type of dentistry.

I am so happy that I finally had the courage to make the personal and financial commitment to have this dentistry done and believe the outcome speaks for itself. I feel so much healthier and vibrant and am no longer fearful of the dentist.

Almost every day someone will compliment me on my beautiful smile. I just look at them, smile, and say thank you. All my best to you and your staff."
-Rebecca

Facts about IV Sedation:

  • It is extremely effective for moderate to severe fear
  • It is much more effective than sedative pills and can last as long as necessary
  • It is very safe and can only be administered by a Board Certified Sedation Expert.
  • You will have absolutely no memory of the procedure
  • Longer dental visits that take hours will seem like just a few minutes
  • The recovery time from the IV medicine is relatively quick
  • Analgesics (pain killers) can be administered with the IV during treatment
  • It is very effective for Implant Surgery and Oral Surgery
  • It is very effective for longer procedures like Smile Makeovers and Dental Reconstruction
  • Treatment that would normally take multiple appointments can be completed in just a few visits
  • Years of problems or neglect can be corrected in a short time
  • You will need a companion to drive you to and from your appointments

The Main Advantages of IV Sedation vs. Oral Sedation:
IV Sedation tends to be the best method of choice if you totally don't want to be aware of the procedure; if you "don't want to know." It is highly reliable, safe and effective for comfort and amnesia during all types of treatment and can only be administered by a Board Certified Sedation Dentist. IV Sedation's onset of action is immediate and can be increased easily and rapidly to meet the individual's needs. Its level of sedation can be adjusted deeper and can be continued for longer periods of time than sedative pills. Analgesics (pain medication) can simultaneously be administered directly through the IV offering immediate total pain relief during the procedure. This is a huge advantage compared to oral sedation, where its effects cannot be adjusted or rapidly increased and analgesics are not being administered simultaneously. Oral sedation is not nearly as reliable or effective in that in many cases, patients find "it's just not enough sedation."

Let Us Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety

If you or someone you know could be helped with Sedation Dentistry, call our Palm Beach Gardens dental office at 561-627-8666. Our courteous staff will take the time to listen to your concerns and make sure we answer all of your questions. You can be rest assured that you'll be in the best hands in our office. Since 1987, clients all through South Florida including Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami have trusted Dr. Ajmo for their advanced dental needs. If you're traveling from anywhere across the US or Europe, travel and hotel arrangements can be arranged at the nearby five star PGA National Resort and Golf Club. Special golf packages are available to our clients upon request. Just ask our patient coordinator for details.

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