If you experience anxiety about your dental visits, we offer sedation dentistry to ensure your comfort and relaxation during treatment. Our dental team is committed to making your experience as stress-free as possible, helping you feel at ease and secure throughout your visit.
Sedation dentistry is an excellent option for patients who feel nervous or anxious about dental procedures. It involves the use of sedative medications to help you relax and feel more at ease during your visit. We offer several types of sedation to meet your individual needs and preferences:
- Nitrous Oxide (N2O), or Laughing Gas: This mild sedative is inhaled during your treatment, helping you feel relaxed almost instantly. The effects of nitrous oxide wear off within minutes after the gas is turned off, allowing you to return to your day without lingering drowsiness.
- Oral Sedation: This method involves taking a prescribed oral medication before your appointment. By the time you arrive for your treatment, you’ll feel calm and relaxed, making your experience more comfortable.
- IV Sedation: Administered intravenously, IV sedation delivers the sedative quickly and adjusts the level of sedation as needed. While this is a form of conscious sedation, meaning you will remain awake, you may feel so relaxed that you drift off to sleep during the procedure. You might also have little to no memory of the treatment afterward.
Sedation dentistry not only makes your dental experience more pleasant but also ensures that your treatment is conducted safely and effectively. Our experienced team is highly trained and will monitor you closely throughout the procedure. Depending on the type of sedation you choose, you may need to arrange for a friend or family member to drive you to and from your appointment.
Sedation Dentistry Benefits
Sedation dentistry is especially beneficial for patients who suffer from dental anxiety, have had negative experiences in the past, or simply feel uneasy about undergoing treatment. It is also a great option for those who have difficulty getting numb or have an extremely sensitive gag reflex.
Contact us today to learn about how sedation dentistry can make your next dental visit more comfortable. At Midtown Dental, we are dedicated to providing a relaxed and supportive environment for all our patients.