Yes, sedation dentistry is safe when administered by trained professionals like our Golden Coast Dental Care team. The safety of these methods has been established for decades, over a century in the case of nitrous oxide, in dental practices nationwide.
Dental Sedation Options
At our Long Beach practice, our professionals carefully evaluate each patient’s needs and recommend the most appropriate type of sedation for their anxiety levels:
- Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) provides mild relaxation that wears off quickly after treatment. This form of sedation allows you to drive yourself home afterward and return to your busy day without drowsiness. Nitrous is ideal for patients with mild anxiety or those undergoing shorter procedures.
- Oral Sedation involves taking a prescribed medication before your appointment to induce deeper relaxation. You will remain conscious but feel drowsy and experience a sense of calm throughout your treatment. This option requires arranging transportation home afterward, as effects commonly linger for several hours.
- IV Sedation delivers sedative medications directly into your bloodstream for the deepest relaxation. Our specially trained professionals continuously monitor vital signs throughout treatment, ensuring complete safety. IV sedation is an excellent option for those with severe dental anxiety or undergoing extensive treatment.
Safe Sedation Dentistry in Long Beach, CA
Before we recommend any sedation method, trained professionals review your medical history and current medications to ensure sedation is appropriate for you. A commitment to ongoing training and strict adherence to established protocols makes sedation dentistry at Golden Coast Dental Care a safe, effective solution for dental anxiety.