Sedation dentistry is a wonderful choice for children who feel anxious or nervous about their dental treatment. Sedation dentistry involves using a sedative medication to help your child feel more relaxed and calm during their dental visit. There are several types of sedation dentistry available based on your child's individual needs and preferences:

• Nitrous oxide, (laughing gas), which is a sedative gas that is mixed with oxygen. Your child will simply inhale the gas during their treatment to help them feel more relaxed. Nitrous oxide is a mild form of sedation that wears off within just a few minutes after we stop the flow of gas.
• Oral sedation, which involves your child taking an oral medication before their treatment. Your child will drink some medication and relax in the "Shark Tank" sedation room on our bean bag until they are relaxed and calm.
• IV sedation, involves administering the medication intravenously (through the veins). IV sedation for children is considered a deep sedation and is administered by a trained professional alongside our pediatric dentists. Both providers are trained in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and airway management. Our anesthetist has been practicing for over 30 years. This type of sedation allows your child to sleep during treatment. Your child will likely not remember much from this visit.

Sedation dentistry will help your child feel more comfortable during their treatment. Our experienced dentist and dental team will ensure that your child's entire treatment is safe. Each member of our team is highly trained, and we will carefully monitor your child during their visit.

If your child suffers from dental anxiety, if they have had negative experiences at the dentist in the past, or if they simply feels nervous about their treatment, sedation dentistry can help your child feel more at ease. Sedation dentistry is also a good choice for children who have difficulty getting numb or who have an extremely sensitive gag reflex.

For more information on sedation dentistry and how it can make your child's dental experience more pleasant, we welcome you to contact us today.