People that are suffering from fibromyalgia can benefits to
the dental care provided by sedation dentistry. There are about 5 million of
people in the US that are affected by this disorder that is caused by muscle
pain and fatigue. The most common places in the body that are affected by this
disorder are neck, hips, legs, back, shoulders and arms. The pain becomes worse
when the patient obtain pressure to these affected areas.
People that are experiencing fibromyalgia are having difficulties
visiting the dentist. They can open their mouth for a specific duration only
and in limited range. This is a problem for the dentist when doing procedures. The
pain and fatigue of the jaw joint are the common reasons why fibromyalgia happens.
Additionally, the discomfort of sitting in the dental chair adds to the issues.
Sedation dentists understand this problem of their patients so they are doing
their best to provide the pain-free care.
