Do I need anesthesia?

 Do I need anesthesia?

Where anesthesia is recommended, our gentle delivery techniques are designed for your maximum comfort at all times. We are committed to doing everything we can to make your total dental experience with us a positive one.

Check out anesthesia options! 

IV Sedation* is literally as it sounds. The patient is administered anti-anxiety drugs through an IV line. Most patients are asleep during the procedure but will still be able to express discomfort and respond to requests from staff. Patients will likely not remember much of the operations while sedated, as it induces a state of deep relaxation. The drugs used for IV Sedation can produce a partial or full memory loss for the period of time between when the drug first takes effect until it wears off. Time will have seemed to have passed very quickly with no clear recollection of the procedure.

Oral Sedatives* provide no pain relieving qualities. However, in many cases they can help the patient have a better experience at the dentist. The patient takes a sedative the evening before to calm them, Then a sedative/muscle relaxer an hour before the dental appointment.

Nitrous Oxide, also known as Nitrous or laughing gas, is a lighter form of sedation. A patient remains relaxed during the appointment, however is able to continue their day as planned. There are no lasting after affects and patients do not need a driver to or from the appointment.