Sedation Dentistry

Minimal Sedation with use of Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

•  Quick onset and offset for basic dental treatment needs
•  Helps with dental anxiety
•  Has analgesic (pain management) properties

Moderate Sedation with the use of Oral Conscious Sedation (Sleepy Juice)

•  Helps with high dental anxiety or poor cooperation for treatment
•  Goal is for a Twilight sensation where a patient is sleepy but able to open and respond
•  Can help patients sit for longer appointments to complete necessary treatment
•  Offered most days in the office

Deep Sedation with the use of IV (General Anesthesia)

•  For patients needing to be completely asleep for treatment due to age/poor cooperation
•  Done in the office with the use of a Dental Anesthesiologist
•  Offered 1 to 2 times per month