Conscious Sedation

If you have a fear of going to the dentist, do not always respond to numbing agents such as Novocain, have a bad gag reflex, very sensitive teeth, complex dental problems, a limited time to complete dental care, or would like fewer but longer appointments, you have options! Sedation dentistry can take the fear out of going to the dentist. Read more about sedation dentistry below.

Pill Sedation

Sedation dentistry using a pill allows you to be drowsy through your dental appointment.

Patients interested in pill sedation will need a driver who can take them to and from the appointment. You will be given a prescription to fill before your scheduled visit. You will take 1-2 tablets the night before your scheduled treatment and 1-2 one hour before your dental visit. By the time you arrive at our office, you will already be very drowsy, and we will help you relax in one of our comfortable chairs with a warm blanket. When you have settled into a peaceful state our sedation dentist will take care of your dental needs.

Although you will not be asleep, you will be mostly unaware of the dental treatments we perform and will feel no pain. When your dental work is complete, you can return home to rest with virtually no memory of the sounds, smells, or sights associated with dental visits.

Sedation Dentistry Using Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) helps to take the edge off, so you feel calm and relaxed. Our sedation dentist uses a mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen, for increased safety. This sedation dentistry method has a pain-killing effect and is especially effective in managing severe gagging. Your dose of nitrous oxide is easily adjusted until the optimal level of sedation is achieved. Adjusting the level of sedation is simple and quick, and the gas swiftly disappears from the body once the gas is stopped, allowing the patient to safely drive home after their appointment.

This method of sedation dentistry allows the patient to enjoy a pleasant feeling, even during an intense or extensive session of dental work.

The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry allows most people who suffer from anxiety at the thought of going to the dentist to get the help they need, correcting years of dental neglect. Sedation dentistry can also simplify cosmetic dentistry treatments involving teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, or crowns.