Is stress or anxiety about seeing the dentist keeping you from receiving the treatment you need? Our sedation dentistry will allow you to undergo any necessary dental treatments without fear or worry.
Your comfort is always our top priority here at Gardena Dental Care. That is why we give our patients several sedation options to choose from, so you can be sure you'll get the personalized care you need, without having to deal with pain or stress.
Sedation dentistry is the practice of administering medication that will help a patient experience a pain-free and comfortable dental treatment. Our highly trained Dr. Omid Barkhordar is very experienced in performing the gentlest dental procedures, and our attentive staff is committed to creating a relaxing environment for you and your family.
Conscious sedation refers to any type of sedation that keeps you conscious during a dental procedure. These types of sedation can be oral pain killing pills, nitrous oxide gas, or topical anesthesia. The purpose of conscious sedation is to alleviate pain and anxiety while keeping you awake and alert. It’s used for routine procedures such as teeth cleanings and dental fillings.
Twilight sedation is in between conscious and unconscious sedation. It makes you feel relaxed and a bit sleepy, kind of like you feel when you are falling asleep. You will be only semi-conscious and may not remember everything that happened during the session. However, you will be awake enough to follow directions. Twilight sedation is often given through nitrous oxide or an IV.
Unconscious sedation is also known as general anesthesia. Unconscious sedation completely knocks you out, so you are asleep during a procedure. An IV or a breathing mask might be used to create a state of unconscious sedation. It’s typically only used for dental surgeries.
Sedation dentistry is safe and has many benefits, including:
Our office understands that each patient has different dental needs and anxiety levels. We also know just how important personalized care is to our patients, which is why we provide a selection of sedation options for you to choose from. Whichever you pick, you can be sure that your method will be proficiently administered, and your progress will be carefully observed throughout your entire treatment. The sedation choices we offer are:
The process for sedation depends on which type of sedation is used. Sedation may be administered through a breathing mask (nitrous oxide), oral medication, IV, or via a needle for topical numbing. At Gardena Dental Care, we will go over exactly what to expect with each type of dental sedation.
For certain types of sedation, you may need to have someone drive you home from your appointment and it’s a good idea to have someone stay with you to monitor you afterwards (typically IV sedation).
Dental sedation costs vary depending on the type of sedation we use. For some treatments, the cost of sedation is included in the cost of the procedure, which is typical with local anesthetics used for numbing tissue. If you need IV sedation, you may need to pay an additional fee. Your dental insurance may also help cover some of these costs. Talk to our friendly administrative staff to learn more about what potential sedation costs might be.
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