Sedation dentistry is a wonderful choice for patients who feel anxious or nervous about their dental treatment. Sedation dentistry involves using a sedative medication to help your child feel more relaxed and calm during his or her visit. There are several types of sedation dentistry available based on your child’s individual needs and preferences:

• Nitrous oxide (laughing gas), which is a sedative gas that is mixed with oxygen. Your child simply inhales the gas during his or her treatment to help him or her feel more relaxed. Nitrous oxide is a mild form of sedation that wears off within just a few minutes after we stop the flow of gas.
• Oral sedation, which involves taking an oral medication before your child’s treatment. By the time of his or her appointment, he or she will feel calm and at ease.
• • IV sedation, which involves administering the medication intravenously (through the veins). This type of sedation enables our pediatric dentists to provide the sedation more quickly, and we can also easily control the level of sedation to ensure that your child stays comfortable. IV sedation is a form of conscious sedation, meaning that it will not make your child unconscious, but your child may feel so relaxed that he or she fall asleep during his or her treatment. Your child may also not remember all of the details of his or her visit.

Sedation dentistry will help your child feel more comfortable during their treatment. Our experienced pediatric dentists and team will ensure that your child’s entire treatment is safe. Each member of our team is highly trained, and we will carefully monitor your child during their visit.

If your child suffers from dental anxiety, if he or she has had negative experiences at the dentist in the past or if he or she simply feel nervous about his or her treatment, sedation dentistry can help your child feel more at ease.

For more information on sedation dentistry and how it can make your child’s dental experience more pleasant, we welcome you to contact us today.