For many, going to the dentist is a needlessly frightening event. Many of our patients have avoided the dentist due to fear, but with the option of sedation dentistry it can now be a relaxing and life-changing experience.

Sedation dentistry techniques can make treatment pain-free and anxiety-free and reduce what would take multiple sessions into a single visit.

With the use of oral medications (such as anti-anxiety and/or sedatives) and nitrous oxide, patients can now have their dental care accomplished while they are totally relaxed and absolutely comfortable.

Oral conscious sedation is considered moderate sedation and is very safe. It means that patients can breathe on their own and respond to physical and verbal stimuli. Patients usually have little or no memory of their dental visit. Sedation patients will have someone transporting them to and from their dental appointments since drowsiness may still be present.

Patients who suffer from extreme anxiety or fear are good candidates for oral conscious sedation. Also, patients who have a hard time getting numb, who may have a severe gag reflex, or who need multiple procedures done in one visit may benefit from oral conscious sedation.

Sedation at Desert Dentistry can give you back that confident smile you may have thought impossible. Sedation is available at select offices, so please call us for additional information.