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Sedation and anesthesia options ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free throughout your dental procedure. Depending on your needs, different sedation methods can be combined for complete coverage. Your treatment plan, personal comfort level, and your dentist’s recommendations will determine the best approach.
Types of Sedation
Sedation options fall into three main categories. We can numb a specific area, help you stay relaxed while awake, or let you sleep through the procedure with general anesthesia.
Local Freezing
The most common method, local anesthesia, involves numbing a small area of the mouth with an injection. You may feel pressure but no pain during the procedure.
Sedation
This method keeps you awake but fully relaxed. It can be administered as:
Oral sedation (prescription medication)
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
IV sedation (delivered directly into the bloodstream for deeper relaxation)
Sedation is often used in combination with local anesthesia for maximum comfort.
Sleep Dentistry
With general anesthesia or deep sedation, you will be nearly or completely unconscious during your procedure. Many patients do not remember anything afterward. Since you’ll feel drowsy for several hours, you’ll need someone to drive you home and stay with you until you fully recover.
The Benefits of Dental Sedation
Sedation and sleep dentistry make dental care more accessible and comfortable, helping patients overcome challenges that might otherwise prevent them from seeking treatment.
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
For many, the fear of dental treatment is worse than the procedure itself. Whether you experience mild nervousness or severe dental anxiety, sedation ensures that fear doesn’t stand in the way of your oral health.
Make Time Fly By
Long procedures can feel uncomfortable and exhausting, especially when you have to keep your mouth open for an extended period. Sedation helps you stay relaxed and at ease, making the treatment feel much shorter. With IV sedation, many patients feel like their appointment was over in an instant.
Tailored to Your Needs
Sedation dentistry can benefit those with specific sensitivities or medical conditions, including:
- A strong gag reflex
- Chronic restlessness (e.g., restless leg syndrome)
- Difficulty getting numb with local anesthesia
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Before recommending sedation, we carefully review your medical history to ensure it’s the right and safe option for you.
Sedation takes effect quickly, making you feel drowsy and deeply relaxed. Some people experience a mild tingling sensation. You may also have temporary amnesia, meaning you might not remember much—if anything—about the procedure.
Most sedation options don’t put you fully to sleep. Instead, they help you feel extremely calm and relaxed. Many patients stay awake but feel so at ease that they barely remember the procedure afterward.
Yes. After sedation, it’s important to have a friend or family member drive you home and stay with you while the effects wear off. You should rest and avoid activities that require full alertness until the sedation completely wears off.
Recovery time depends on the type of sedation used. While some effects may wear off within 2 to 8 hours, it’s best to take the rest of the day off and allow your body to fully recover before resuming normal activities. A good rule of thumb is to wait 24 hours before returning to your routine.
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