Honoring Every Patient’s Comfort Level
Looking for a relaxed dental environment? We are proud to offer sedation dentistry, a safe solution that lowers anxiety for more comfortable dental treatment.
Types of Sedation Dentistry
There are many levels of sedation in dentistry practices, so sedation methods and doses vary from treatment to treatment.
Minimal sedation will keep you awake yet relaxed throughout the procedure.
Moderate sedation, also known as conscious sedation, will keep you aware during treatment, but you may not remember the entire process.
Deep sedation will also keep you awake to a certain degree, but you will be less aware of the treatment.
General anesthesia will keep you unconscious during the entire process.
Sedation Methods
We use a few different sedation methods at Smile Dailey, including:
- Inhaled minimal sedation, or laughing gas, which wears off quickly after your appointment.
- Oral sedation, which is usually taken one hour before a procedure. We typically prescribe a Halcion pill, a similar medication to Valium.
- Moderate sedation, which is administered through a vein.
Any of the above methods can also be paired with a numbing medication directly in the mouth.
Is Sedation Dentistry Right For You?
Everyone has a different comfort level, especially when it comes to dental work. Before offering sedation, Dr. Dailey always reviews each patient’s medical history and discusses their unique preferences.
