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We offer various anesthetic and sedation options to ensure you remain pain-free and comfortable during your dental treatment. There are multiple methods available, and some may be combined to provide full coverage. The type of sedation or anesthesia used will depend on your personalized treatment plan, your specific needs, and the professional opinion of your dentist or specialist.
Types of Sedation
Sedation options generally fall into three main categories. These include numbing the treatment area, light to moderate sedation where you stay awake but relaxed, or deep sedation where you sleep through the procedure. Here’s more information on each option:
Local Freezing
A tried-and-true method, local freezing involves carefully numbing the area of your mouth where the procedure will take place. While you may feel some pressure, there will be no pain.
Sedation
Sedation options include prescription medication, laughing gas, or IV sedation. With light to moderate sedation, you will remain awake but fully relaxed. This method is often used alongside local freezing to increase comfort.
Sleep Dentistry
With general anesthesia or deep sedation, you will be deeply relaxed or fully unconscious during your procedure. Many patients report not remembering anything from the procedure. Afterward, you may feel drowsy, and you will need someone to drive you home and stay with you while you recover.
The Benefits of Dental Sedation
Sedation and sleep dentistry offer valuable solutions that allow us to provide exceptional care for patients with various challenges. Here are some key benefits of sedation dentistry:
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
For many, the fear of dental procedures can feel more overwhelming than the treatment itself. Dental anxiety should never prevent you from receiving the care you need. Whether you experience mild or severe anxiety, please let us know. We’re here to help you feel at ease and ensure a comfortable experience.
Make Time Fly By
For lengthy procedures that require you to keep your mouth open for extended periods, sedation helps you stay relaxed and comfortable throughout. Before you know it, the procedure will be over. With IV sedation, it will feel as though time passed in an instant.
Tailored for Your Personal Needs
If you have a sensitive gag reflex, experience chronic restlessness, or find that local freezing isn’t enough, sedation can be an excellent solution. It ensures that treatment is accessible and comfortable for everyone, tailored specifically to your needs.
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Schedule your initial consultation and exam with our team.
During your visit, we will examine your teeth, gums, soft tissues, and the overall condition of your bite. Our goal is to understand how your entire mouth looks and functions. Before creating a treatment plan, we take the time to assess both the health and appearance of your smile, and most importantly, learn about your personal goals so we can help you achieve them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, dental sedation is generally very safe when administered by a trained professional. At The Downtown Dental Clinic, we ensure that all sedation options are tailored to your needs and monitored closely throughout the procedure to ensure your comfort and safety.
If you’re nervous about being fully sedated, please share your concerns with us. Dr. Jalali and our team are experienced in offering a range of sedation options, including light sedation, so you can stay relaxed and comfortable without being fully unconscious.
Sedation can range from feeling completely relaxed to being in a light, drowsy state, depending on the level of sedation used. With oral or laughing gas sedation, you may feel calm and at ease, while deeper sedation or general anesthesia may make you feel as though time has passed in an instant.
Yes, if you receive moderate to deep sedation or general anesthesia, you will need someone to drive you home. These sedation methods may leave you feeling drowsy or disoriented, so it’s essential to have someone with you to ensure your safety.
The time it takes for sedation to wear off varies depending on the type used. Mild sedation, such as nitrous oxide, wears off quickly after the procedure. For deeper sedation or general anesthesia, it may take a few hours for the full effects to subside. We’ll give you clear instructions on what to expect during your recovery.
Sedation is often used for more complex or lengthy dental procedures to ensure your comfort and relaxation. These may include treatments like root canal treatment, wisdom teeth extraction, dental implants, and extensive restorative work.
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