An Essential part of Dentistry

There are two types of sedation, conscious and unconscious. Sedation dentistry can help patients to feel less fear and anxiety about coming to the dentist. This not only allows for better patient experiences but also enables our staff to complete procedures without interference from an especially fearful or uncooperative patient.

We offer three levels of Sedation:

Nitrous oxide

The gas is colorless and odorless and delivered through a nasal mask. It is inhaled through the nose and helps relieve mild/moderate anxiety. Commonly known as “LAUGHING GAS,” nitrous oxide is one of the gentlest, safest, and most effective sedation techniques available today. Within a minute, patients feel a warm, comforting sensation throughout their entire body. Once removed, the patient will feel completely normal in less than a minute without any lasting drowsiness.

Oral conscious sedation

Instead of inhaling a gas through the nose like Nitrous Oxide, the patient will drink a liquid before the procedure. This drink causes them to be more sleepy and relaxed, but not completely asleep. This sedation type helps patients with moderate to high levels of anxiety or need extensive dental work.

HOSPITAL DENTISTRY/GENERAL ANESTHESIA

We work out of UMC (University Medical Center). Hospital/General Anesthesia is performed by a board certified anesthesiologist at the hospital. Most patients under age 8 with dental needs will have little to zero co-pay with Medicaid Insurance.