Sedation options for every need
From light relaxation to deep sedation, find the perfect solution for a pain-free experience.
- Mild Sedation: Anxiolysis is the lightest form of sedation dentistry and is used for patients with mild anxiety for routine procedures, or for longer procedures, or more complex situations. We use nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to administer mild sedation. Your child remains awake or somewhat sleepy throughout the entire procedure and is able to breathe on their own, but feels a sense of relaxation. Patients recover quickly from anxiolysis sedation by breathing oxygen for several minutes after the procedure is complete. Recovery is quick so your child can resume normal activities immediately.
- General Anesthesia: Treatment under general anesthesia is completed while your child is asleep and unaware of the procedures being done, painlessly! We focus on your child’s comfort and safety by only working with trained medical anesthesiologists to provide general anesthesia while Dr. Gardner completes any necessary treatment in a very efficient way to minimize sedation time. Young children, children with anxiety, and children with special healthcare needs can benefit from this form of sedation when they have dental treatment needs that would be difficult or traumatic to complete otherwise. All of their treatment is completely in only one appointment, so when they wake up they are cavity-free!
