Sedation Dentistry
What is Sedation Dentistry?
We understand that going to the dentist may be stressful for some of our patients. Sedation dentistry allows your doctor to provide a variety of dental treatments safely and comfortably for patients who experience anxiety when visiting the dentist.
We offer several options for Sedation Dentistry.
Nitrous Oxide
Oral Conscious Sedation
IV Sedation
Hospital Sedation
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Anxiolysis with Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, sometimes called “laughing gas,” helps children relax during specific procedures. Nitrous oxide is a safe and effective sedative agent mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose. It is not intended to put them to sleep but to help them feel calm and comfortable. The effects of nitrous oxide are temporary and wear off soon after the mask is removed.
Oral Conscious Sedation
If you’re nervous about your dental visit, let us know!
We want you to be as comfortable as possible during your dental treatment and are pleased to offer our patients the option of comfortable, safe, and effective sedation dentistry.
IV Sedation
For those patients who are unable to tolerate dental treatment while awake, IV sedation can be considered.
We work with a group of anesthesiologists who come to our office to administer anesthesia and monitor patient’s vitals while we provide dental treatments.
Hospital Sedation
In rare cases of patients with complicated medical history sedation in a hospital setting is required.
At Ridgeview this option is limited to special cases of pediatric patients who require advanced monitoring.