Stress-Free Dental Care with Sedation and Anesthesia Options
Anesthetic and sedation options are available to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during your dental procedure. Depending on your treatment plan and personal needs, your dentist will recommend the most suitable sedation method.
Types of Sedation
Local Freezing
A numbing agent is applied to the treatment area, blocking pain while allowing you to remain fully conscious. You may feel pressure, but no pain.
Sedation
Light to moderate sedation using medication, laughing gas, or IV sedation keeps you awake but deeply relaxed. This can be used alongside local freezing.
Sleep Dentistry
General anesthesia or deep sedation renders you nearly or completely unconscious, with patients often not remembering the procedure. You will need someone to drive you home afterward.
The Benefits of Dental Sedation
Sedation and sleep dentistry are valuable options that help patients with a range of challenges. Here are some of the key benefits of dental sedation:
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
Fear and anxiety can sometimes feel worse than the treatment itself. Dental anxiety shouldn’t stop you from receiving the care you need. Whether your anxiety is mild or severe, we can help you feel relaxed and comfortable during your treatment.
Make Time Fly By
For longer procedures, sedation keeps you relaxed and at ease. With sedation, especially IV sedation, time will feel like it passes instantly, making lengthy treatments feel much shorter.
Tailored for Your Personal Needs
Sedation is ideal for individuals with a sensitive gag reflex, chronic restlessness, or those who find local freezing ineffective. It’s a helpful solution that ensures treatment is available to everyone, no matter their unique needs.
Contact us today
to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, dental sedation is safe. We take the time to review your medical history and discuss your specific needs to ensure sedation dentistry is the right choice for you.
Sedation will make you feel drowsy and relaxed quickly. Some people report a mild tingling sensation. You may also experience mild amnesia and not remember parts of the procedure.
Most sedation options don’t involve being put to sleep. Instead, they help you feel deeply relaxed, and you may not remember anything from the procedure.
Yes, it’s important to have a friend or family member drive you home after sedation. You need to let the sedation wear off fully before resuming regular activities.
Sedation may take anywhere from 2 to 8 hours to wear off, depending on the type used. We recommend setting aside 24 hours for recovery before returning to your regular routine.
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