Sedation Dentistry for Prescott Valley, AZ

Manage Your Dental Anxiety with Sedation

With an estimated 30-40 million Americans who suffer from dental anxiety, it’s not uncommon for people to avoid the dentist. However, the long-term consequences of postponing important checkups and cleanings can quickly wreak havoc on your smile and overall wellbeing.

If you’ve been putting off your next visit to Larson Dental, it’s time to ask our Prescott Valley dentists about sedation dentistry.

Why Might I Want Sedation?

Sedation is an excellent option for people who skip regular dentist visits due to anxiety or fear. The most common reasons people choose this service include:

• Anxiety or fear of the dentist
• Memories of traumatic dental experiences
• A fear of needles
• A strong gag reflex
• Difficulty becoming numb
• Sensitive teeth or gums

How Does Sedation Work?

Sedation dentistry involves the use of medication to keep the patient relaxed during their appointment. These medications range in strength and are safe for use by most healthy adults during both routine and advanced dental treatments.

Types of Sedation

At Larson Dental, we offer two types of sedation: nitrous oxide sedation and oral conscious sedation.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is administered through a mask that’s placed over your nose. As you breathe, you’ll become relaxed and any anxiety will fade away.

The major benefit of nitrous oxide is that its effects wear off almost immediately after the procedure, which means you can drive yourself home.

Oral Conscious Sedation

Some patients might need a deeper sedative than nitrous oxide. For these patients, we also offer oral conscious sedation. Administered in pill form, oral sedation allows patients to arrive for their appointment in a calmed state.

You’ll remain conscious during the procedure, but the effects of oral sedation can stick around for a little while. For this reason, we require that you have someone drive you home afterwards.

The benefits of oral sedation include:

• You’ll feel relaxed while still conscious
• It’s safe for almost anyone
• Pill form makes it easy to administer
• Effective for routine and complex procedures
• No lasting side effects

Get the Dental Care You Need with Sedation

At Larson Dental, we believe that all patients deserve dental care in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Whether you suffer from dental anxiety or are facing extensive treatment, sedation can help.

To learn more about adding dental sedation to your next visit, contact our office today and schedule a consultation.