If the thought of seeing the dentist makes your heart race, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety is extremely common and can be debilitating. Many people come to us with serious dental health issues after years of avoiding dental care due to bad experiences in the past or overwhelming feelings of anxiety or fear.
Even if you’re very comfortable during routine dental visits, you may feel overwhelmed or nervous about other procedures like dental implant surgery. Our team is proud to offer safe and effective sedation dentistry in Downey, CA, Fallbrook, CA, Long Beach, CA, and Torrance, CA, so you can get the care you need in total comfort and free from dental fear!
Many people come to us with serious dental health issues after years of avoiding dental care due to bad experiences
We’re committed to providing a comfortable dental office experience whenever you walk through our doors. Whether you need a little help relaxing through a routine visit or your treatment plan involves oral surgery you would rather sleep through, we have the right sedation dentistry solution for your needs.
Nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” is the most common form of sedation dentistry. It’s so safe and easy to use that we commonly recommend it to help children stay comfortable through dental treatments.
By inhaling nitrous oxide gas through a mask over your nose, you’ll enjoy a sense of deep relaxation and well-being that won’t leave you groggy after your appointment. Nitrous oxide also suppresses the gag reflex, reduces tooth sensitivity, decreases physical discomfort, and improves local dental anesthesia (numbing injections).
If you have moderate dental anxiety or a long or complex treatment plan, oral conscious sedation is a long-acting option that creates deep relaxation for several hours. This approach to sedation dentistry involves taking a combination of oral medications (pills) that induce a twilight state of consciousness without putting you fully to sleep. It is great for comprehensive treatments like smile makeovers.
Although you can stay awake and responsive throughout your procedure, most people feel so relaxed that they nap during treatment. Oral conscious sedation pairs well with nitrous oxide and has many of the same benefits, such as helping local dental anesthesia work better and last longer.
IV sedation is an excellent option for people with moderate to severe dental phobias and those who need certain surgical procedures. We’ll deliver the medication directly into your bloodstream with an IV, meaning we can adjust the dosage based on your needs.
This is a safe and effective way to induce a profound level of relaxation, like the twilight consciousness of oral sedation. Most people feel very sleepy with IV sedation and do not remember much of their appointments.
For those with extreme dental fear, special needs, or who need complex oral surgery, we’re proud to offer general dental anesthesia. This is the deepest level of sedation and will keep you completely asleep throughout your procedure, guaranteeing a painless and stress-free experience.
Finding a dentist who offers general anesthesia can be difficult, as it requires advanced training and specialized equipment. Our team will closely monitor your reactions and vital signs to ensure a safe and successful procedure.
To alleviate discomfort and anxiety, we offer various types of sedation tailored to your unique needs
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