Sedation can help patients feel calm and relaxed. We find that since most routine dental work does not hurt, the anxiety comes from fear rather than what a patient is actually feeling. Sedation helps with this because it can help the patient to feel peaceful, calm, and relaxed. There are several ways to administer sedation, and it varies from dentist to dentist. We can give patients a small pill to take or have them breathe in nitrous oxide. Both have a calming effect and are used by several medical professions to keep patients calm when the issue is more mental than physical.

If a patient is interested in sedation dentistry, we encourage the patient to call our office for a consultation. We can examine the patient’s teeth, take X-rays, and discuss any health or aesthetic challenges he or she may have without actually performing any procedures. In the comfort of our office, patients can feel free to express their concerns, so we can work with them to create a treatment plan that will ensure complete and total comfort. This way, when the patient comes back for an actual procedure, we will be ready and able to provide the care he or she needs.