Sedation Dentistry

If you struggle with anxiety about the dentist, it's completely understandable. A study recently showed that about 36 percent of adults in the U.S. struggle with some form of dental anxiety. There's no reason to be afraid when you visit the team at The Implant Center at North Oaks Dental. In addition to our advanced technology and years of experience, you'll have your pick of great sedation methods:

• Inhaled Sedation - Nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas," is a gaseous medicine ingested through a nasal mask. Patients frequently feel sleepy and at ease as a result of this sedation dentistry option, but most remain awake, alert, and responsive throughout their treatment. Once the procedure is over, the effects of the nitrous oxide quickly wear off, meaning most patients can drive themselves home after treatment.
• Oral Conscious Sedation - Oral sedation refers to the use of an oral prescription drug. This type of sedation dentistry is taken approximately an hour prior to the procedure, either at home or when you arrive at our office. Patients may experience anything from a mild reduction in anxiety to feeling so comfortable they fall asleep in the chair. In most instances, transportation is required as you will likely still be under the effects of the oral sedative for several hours after your procedure is finished.
• IV Sedation - This type of dental anesthesia is administered intravenously and puts patients into a deep sleep-like state (though rarely a patient will remain conscious during treatment). IV sedation patients often experience short-term amnesic side effects, causing them to forget some or all of their treatment. For individuals with severe anxiety or those in need of more involved surgeries, IV sedation is often the best option. Patients will require someone to drive them home following their visit due to the lingering effects of the sedation.

During your consultation, we'll review which option is ideal for you, based on your level of anxiety. We can also review ways you can relieve your anxiety before you arrive. For example, you may want to schedule your appointment when it's quiet in our office or less stressful on your schedule. You can also bring comfort items of your own to ease your nerves. It's important you feel comfortable during your visit.

Look Forward to Your Next Appointment

Many patients miss out on crucial dental treatment as a result of dental anxiety and fear. We have spent nearly two decades helping patients put their minds at ease through effective sedation options. Our office offers state-of-the-art dental technology that makes even the most in-depth implant surgeries a breeze. We provide patients with advanced sedation dentistry that is tailored to ease even severe levels of dental phobia. We provide dental anesthesia to allow patients to consolidate several procedures into a single office visit. Let our sedation dentistry procedure calm your anxieties and transform your attitude toward dental care. Trust us - you'll be glad you did.

Would you benefit from sedation dentistry? Do you have…

• A fear of the dental office?
• A sensitive gag reflex?
• Low pain tolerance?
• Issues with dental anxiety?
• In-depth, complex treatments scheduled?

Sedation dentistry in Royal Oak allows you to get your implants stress-free and comfortably.