
Experience Dentistry Without the Stress
Whether you’re feeling a little nervous or have more severe dental anxiety, sedation options are available to ensure a smooth and pain-free experience. We offer several levels of sedation that can be combined and customized to suit your specific needs. Our goal is to create a relaxing environment where you feel confident in every step of your care.
Types of Sedation
Local Freezing
This tried-and-true method involves numbing the treatment area with a local anesthetic. You may feel pressure during the procedure but no pain.
Conscious Sedation
Often used with local freezing, this method uses laughing gas, oral sedatives or IV medication to help you feel completely at ease. You’ll remain awake but deeply relaxed throughout your visit.
Sleep Dentistry
Deep sedation or general anesthesia allows you to sleep through your procedure. This option is perfect for patients with significant anxiety or those undergoing extensive treatment. You’ll need someone to take you home and stay with you while the effects wear off.
Why Patients Choose Dental Sedation
Ease Dental Anxiety
Fear and stress can be real barriers to getting the care you need. Sedation makes it easier to relax and take control of your oral health.
Time Flies By
Long procedures that require extended time in the chair can feel like they’re over in the blink of an eye. With IV sedation especially, many patients say they don’t remember a thing.
Adaptable for Many Needs
Have a strong gag reflex? Trouble sitting still? Sensitive teeth? Difficulty freezing? Sedation helps make dentistry accessible and comfortable for more people.
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. Your health and safety are always our priority. We will carefully review your medical history and determine the best and safest sedation option for you.
You’ll begin to feel calm and drowsy quickly. Many patients describe a light, floating sensation. Afterward, you may not remember much of the procedure.
Most sedation options do not actually put you to sleep. They simply help you feel very relaxed and disconnected from discomfort. You’ll remain conscious but peaceful.
Yes. If you are receiving sedation stronger than laughing gas, you’ll need a friend or family member to accompany you, drive you home and stay with you for a few hours.
That depends on the type of sedation used. For most patients, it takes between two and eight hours. We recommend taking the rest of the day to rest and recover.