What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry helps you feel calm, relaxed, and at ease during dental procedures. Conscious sedation dentistry is a moderate level of sedation, so you’re still technically awake but feel very carefree. It’s beneficial for people with dental anxiety or for those who are undergoing lengthy treatment.

• Nitrous Oxide Sedation, commonly known as laughing gas, is one of the most commonly used type of sedation. It is a safe and comfortable option that helps to relax you during your dental care. Colorless and odorless, nitrous oxide is administered through a mask worn over the nose. Patients are instructed to breathe normally and are expected to experience the calming effects of laughing gas within a few minutes. You may feel light-headed, tingly, heaviness in your arms or legs, giggle a few times or feel euphoric. Throughout the procedure, your vitals will be constantly monitored, and the dosage of the gas can be adjusted as needed. The effect of laughing gas should wear off soon after the mask is removed, so you can safely resume your normal day after your appointment without any lingering side effects.
• Oral Conscious Sedation or anti-anxiety pills are prescribed by the doctor. Sedative medication is typically taken the night before, as well as the morning of your procedure to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure.
• IV Sedation involves the intravenous administration of sedatives to put you in a diminished state of consciousness throughout the entire procedure.
  

We will conduct a preliminary consultation and check your medical/oral history, medications you are taking, and allergies to determine which sedation option is best for you.