Sedation Dentistry
Dental sedation options can allow patients to receive the care they need in fewer appointments, while in a fully relaxed state.
If you are in need of extensive dental treatment, or experience a high level of anxiety during dental procedures, sedation dentistry can ease the treatment process during your visit.
Dental Sedation Options include:
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas”, is mixed with oxygen and breathed through a nose mask during the dental procedure. Nitrous oxide has a mildly relaxing effect, but does not put you to sleep; you can respond to questions and instructions from your dentist. Nitrous oxide sedation may be used for adults and children and can be helpful for patients that are anxious or have a strong gag reflex during dental treatment. The effects of nitrous oxide wear off shortly after the mask is removed.
Oral Sedation
Prescribed sedative medication is taken orally the morning of your appointment to put you in a relaxed state. We will make you comfortable in our treatment area and perform the procedure(s) while you are sedated. You will be awake and able to communicate, but will not likely remember much about the experience, as the medication can have an amnesic effect. You will be closely monitored during the procedure to ensure that you are completely comfortable.
Don't put off necessary dental treatment.
Sedation dentistry options are available to help you overcome the obstacles in your path to restoring your dental health. Contact Us for more information about sedation dentistry.