For many, visiting the dentist is an anxiety-inducing experience. Golden Coast Dental Care offers sedation dentistry options to help you feel relaxed and comfortable during your procedure.
Nitrous Oxide or Laughing Gas
A common type of sedation is nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. This method involves inhaling a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen through a breathing mask. Nitrous oxide gives you a sense of calm and well-being throughout your appointment, and the effects wear off quickly once we turn off the gas.
Oral Sedation
If you need deeper relaxation, we offer oral sedation. This involves taking a sedative pill before your appointment, which helps you feel drowsy and calm. You will be conscious during the procedure but may not remember much about it afterward. The effects of oral sedation can last several hours, so a friend or family member will need to drive you home.
IV Sedation
Intravenous (IV) sedation involves our trained specialist administering the sedative directly into your bloodstream through an IV. We commonly recommend IV sedation for more complex procedures or patients with severe dental anxiety.
IV sedation puts you in a semi-conscious state, so you may not remember anything about the procedure afterward. You will need someone to drive you home and should plan to rest for the remainder of the day.
Can Sedation Dentistry Benefit You?
Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities at Golden Coast Dental Care. Our trained specialist will determine the best sedation option to ensure your comfort and safety.
Don't let dental anxiety prevent you from getting the care you need—we are here to help! Call our Long Beach, CA, dental office to schedule your next appointment.