Don’t let fear keep you from having a healthy, sparkling smile.
Sedation dentistry can put you at ease and virtually eliminates the pain associated with dental procedures. Sedation dentistry techniques include:
Oral Conscious Sedation
The ultimate in relaxation… without needles!
Oral conscious sedation, or OCS, utilizes oral sedative medication to significantly reduce your fears and discomfort. OCS does not require needles to administer and is less expensive than IV sadation.
Benefits of Oral Conscious Sedation:
It's very effective for mild to moderate anxiety
It's safe and easy
You can breathe and speak on your own
It's less expensive than IV sedation
In many cases, you can get ALL of your dental work done in one visit. Unlike general anesthesia, which renders patients completely unconscious, oral conscious sedation leaves you able to speak and breathe on your own. Although you will not actually be asleep, you will enjoy a heightened state of relaxation — and probably won’t remember much about the procedure afterwards. Your appointment will be a dream and hours in the chair will feel like minutes.
Oral Conscious Sedation
How It Works
Oral conscious sedation will put you at ease so you experience little to no discomfort; however, your doctor will also administer a local anesthetic to ensure that you don’t experience any pain. At this point in the procedure you’ll be so relaxed that you’ll hardly even notice.
Whether you’re anxious about going to the dentist or just too busy for multiple visits, OCS can be a great solution to getting ALL your dental work done during one visit…comfortably and stress-free.
Two appointments are generally required for a procedure utilizing oral conscious sedation. During your first visit, your doctor will take a detailed health history. If you’re comfortable, he or she will look in your mouth and take dental x-rays. Next you’ll be given a prescription for a sedative medication to take the night before your second appointment so you can enjoy a good night’s sleep.
You’ll be asked to have a companion bring you to and from the office for your second visit. Once you arrive, you’ll take additional medication to ensure that you’re in a tranquil state of mind. Our sedation experts will monitor your comfort throughout your entire visit.
IV Sedation
Sedation dentistry makes going to the dentist a dream…
Sedation dentistry can put you at ease and virtually eliminates the pain associated with dental procedures. Intravenous sedation is one of several options available to significantly reduce your fears and discomfort.
Benefits of IV Sedation:
It's extremely effective for moderate to severe anxiety
It's quick-acting
The level of sedation can be adjusted during the procedure so that you remain comfortable at all times
In many cases, you can get ALL of your dental work done in one visit
During intravenous sedation (IV sedation), an anti-anxiety drug is administered into the bloodstream to achieve a state of "deep conscious sedation." Although you will not actually be asleep, you will enjoy a heightened state of relaxation — and probably won’t remember much about the procedure afterwards. Your appointment will be a dream and hours in the chair will feel like minutes.
IV Sedation
How It Works
IV sedation will put you at ease so you experience little to no discomfort; however, your dentist will also administer a local anesthetic to ensure that you don’t experience any pain. At this point in you’ll be so relaxed that you’ll hardly even notice.
Throughout the procedure, your breathing, heart rate and blood pressure will be closely monitored. Patients generally recover quickly, although they may feel slightly groggy immediately afterwards. IV sedation is extremely safe when delivered by a specially trained dentist or anesthesiologist.
Two appointments are usually required. During your first visit, Dr. Ayad will describe the benefits and risks of IV sedation, patiently answer all of your questions and give you detailed instructions for the day of your procedure.
On the day of your procedure, you will need to have another adult with you to take you home. You should not perform strenuous activities, drive a motor vehicle or drink alcohol for the rest of the day. Do not take any medications prior to or following surgery unless your dentist has approved their safety.
Anxiolysis
Awake, but without a care...
Anxiolysis refers to the use of a mild oral sedative (usually Valium) to achieve “light sedation,” or a heightened state of comfort and relaxation.
Benefits of Anxiolysis:
It's effective for mild to moderate anxiety
It's safe and easy
You can breathe and speak on your own
It's less expensive than IV sedation
You can usually drive yourself home from the appointment
In many cases, you can get ALL of your dental work done in one visit
Anxiolysis is best suited for cases of mild to moderate anxiety. While under light sedation you remain conscious and able to breathe on your own. Although you will not actually be unconscious, you will enjoy a heightened state of relaxation. You can expect to recover quickly and may even be able to drive yourself home from your appointment.
Anxiolysis
How It Works
Anxiolysis will put you at ease so you experience little to no discomfort; however, your doctor will also administer a local anesthetic to ensure that you don’t experience any pain. At this point in the procedure you’ll be so relaxed that you’ll hardly even notice.
Two appointments are generally required for a procedure utilizing anxiolysis. During your first visit, Dr. Ayad will take a detailed health history. If you’re comfortable, he or she will complete a comprehensive exam and take dental x-rays. Next you’ll be given a prescription for a sedative medication to take the night before your second appointment so you can enjoy a good night’s sleep.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll take another dose of medication to ensure that you’re in a tranquil state of mind. Our sedation experts will monitor your comfort throughout your entire visit.
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
From fear to euphoria...
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is one of several Sedation Dentistry options available to significantly reduce your fears and discomfort.
Benefits of nitrous oxide:
It's effective for mild to moderate anxiety
Proven safety record
Offers an analgesic (pain relieving) effect
It's quick-acting, with few side effects
You don’t need someone to escort you to and from the office
You can return to normal activities immediately
In many cases, you can get ALL of your dental work done in one visit
Nitrous oxide is best suited for cases of mild to moderate anxiety and is the most frequently used sedation method. Under nitrous oxide you remain conscious and able to breathe on your own, with a sense of total well-being (euphoria). Patients generally recover quickly, often with little memory of the procedure.
Nitrous Oxide
How It Works
Nitrous oxide will put you at ease so you experience little to no discomfort; however, we will also administer a local anesthetic to ensure that you don’t experience any pain. At this point in the procedure you’ll be so relaxed that you’ll hardly even notice.
A procedure utilizing nitrous oxide generally requires one to two visits. During your first visit, Dr Ayad doctor will take a detailed health history. If you’re comfortable, he will complete a comprehensive evaluation and take dental x-rays. Next he will carefully explain what you can expect during the procedure and will patiently answer any questions you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will I feel any pain during my Sedation Dentistry appointment?
A. Most patients feel no discomfort whatsoever during their treatment and feel surprisingly good afterwards.
Q. Will I be totally relaxed during my Sedation Dentistry appointment?
A. With most Sedation Dentistry methods, you'll receive just enough sedation that you'll be completely unaware of the treatment, as you would if you were asleep.
Q. Will I be left alone during my Sedation Dentistry treatment?
A. No, along with your Sedation Dentist, there will be someone with you throughout the procedure to monitor your comfort and your safety. You can also have a companion present with you at all times.
Q. Will I remember anything after experiencing Sedation Dentistry?
A. Depending on which sedation method is used, you may have little or no memory of your dental visit.
Q. Will I be groggy after the treatment is over?
A. You will feel just fine. For your safety, you may be required to have a family member or friend drive you home.
Q. Will my insurance cover Dental Relaxation treatment?
A. Insurance generally covers a portion of the care. Your insurance coverage will be reviewed and, if necessary, financing can be arranged to ensure you get the dental care you need.
Q. What is the name of the drug that I will be given?
A. There are a number of safe and highly effective anxiety-reducing medications on the market today. For example, a drug called Triazolam is commonly used during Oral Conscious Sedation, or OCS, while Valium is often used during Axiolysis. Your dentist will choose the medication that best suits your individual needs.
Fears & Anxieties
You are not alone — over 100 million Americans experience some form of fear or anxiety about going to the dentist. Dental Relaxation can help!
Sedation Dentistry has already helped millions of fearful patients get the dental care they need while in a heightened state of comfort and relaxation. In addition to being trained and certified, each of our dentists is highly sensitive to the needs of the fearful patient.
Call us today and we will address your concerns and find the the relaxation technique that best suits your specific needs. See below for a list of common questions to learn more about how Sedation Dentistry can ease common patient concerns.
Please call us if you are concerned about an issue that is not listed here. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about how Dental Relaxation can help.
Needles
I have a fear of the dentist and anxiety about needles and/or dental injections.
There are no needles required to administer most of the treatments used for Sedation Dentistry. Once any of these methods are used you'll be in a heightened state of relaxation and will likely be unaware of needles used to administer a local anesthetic or IV Sedation. The result is an anxiety-free dentistry experience.
Sedation dentistry can put you at ease and virtually eliminates the pain associated with dental procedures. Sedation dentistry techniques include:
- Oral Conscious Sedation.
- Intravenous Sedation.
- Anxiolysis.
- Nitrous Oxide.
Oral Conscious Sedation
The ultimate in relaxation… without needles!
Oral conscious sedation, or OCS, utilizes oral sedative medication to significantly reduce your fears and discomfort. OCS does not require needles to administer and is less expensive than IV sadation.
Benefits of Oral Conscious Sedation:
It's very effective for mild to moderate anxiety
It's safe and easy
You can breathe and speak on your own
It's less expensive than IV sedation
In many cases, you can get ALL of your dental work done in one visit. Unlike general anesthesia, which renders patients completely unconscious, oral conscious sedation leaves you able to speak and breathe on your own. Although you will not actually be asleep, you will enjoy a heightened state of relaxation — and probably won’t remember much about the procedure afterwards. Your appointment will be a dream and hours in the chair will feel like minutes.
Oral Conscious Sedation
How It Works
Oral conscious sedation will put you at ease so you experience little to no discomfort; however, your doctor will also administer a local anesthetic to ensure that you don’t experience any pain. At this point in the procedure you’ll be so relaxed that you’ll hardly even notice.
Whether you’re anxious about going to the dentist or just too busy for multiple visits, OCS can be a great solution to getting ALL your dental work done during one visit…comfortably and stress-free.
Two appointments are generally required for a procedure utilizing oral conscious sedation. During your first visit, your doctor will take a detailed health history. If you’re comfortable, he or she will look in your mouth and take dental x-rays. Next you’ll be given a prescription for a sedative medication to take the night before your second appointment so you can enjoy a good night’s sleep.
You’ll be asked to have a companion bring you to and from the office for your second visit. Once you arrive, you’ll take additional medication to ensure that you’re in a tranquil state of mind. Our sedation experts will monitor your comfort throughout your entire visit.
IV Sedation
Sedation dentistry makes going to the dentist a dream…
Sedation dentistry can put you at ease and virtually eliminates the pain associated with dental procedures. Intravenous sedation is one of several options available to significantly reduce your fears and discomfort.
Benefits of IV Sedation:
It's extremely effective for moderate to severe anxiety
It's quick-acting
The level of sedation can be adjusted during the procedure so that you remain comfortable at all times
In many cases, you can get ALL of your dental work done in one visit
During intravenous sedation (IV sedation), an anti-anxiety drug is administered into the bloodstream to achieve a state of "deep conscious sedation." Although you will not actually be asleep, you will enjoy a heightened state of relaxation — and probably won’t remember much about the procedure afterwards. Your appointment will be a dream and hours in the chair will feel like minutes.
IV Sedation
How It Works
IV sedation will put you at ease so you experience little to no discomfort; however, your dentist will also administer a local anesthetic to ensure that you don’t experience any pain. At this point in you’ll be so relaxed that you’ll hardly even notice.
Throughout the procedure, your breathing, heart rate and blood pressure will be closely monitored. Patients generally recover quickly, although they may feel slightly groggy immediately afterwards. IV sedation is extremely safe when delivered by a specially trained dentist or anesthesiologist.
Two appointments are usually required. During your first visit, Dr. Ayad will describe the benefits and risks of IV sedation, patiently answer all of your questions and give you detailed instructions for the day of your procedure.
On the day of your procedure, you will need to have another adult with you to take you home. You should not perform strenuous activities, drive a motor vehicle or drink alcohol for the rest of the day. Do not take any medications prior to or following surgery unless your dentist has approved their safety.
Anxiolysis
Awake, but without a care...
Anxiolysis refers to the use of a mild oral sedative (usually Valium) to achieve “light sedation,” or a heightened state of comfort and relaxation.
Benefits of Anxiolysis:
It's effective for mild to moderate anxiety
It's safe and easy
You can breathe and speak on your own
It's less expensive than IV sedation
You can usually drive yourself home from the appointment
In many cases, you can get ALL of your dental work done in one visit
Anxiolysis is best suited for cases of mild to moderate anxiety. While under light sedation you remain conscious and able to breathe on your own. Although you will not actually be unconscious, you will enjoy a heightened state of relaxation. You can expect to recover quickly and may even be able to drive yourself home from your appointment.
Anxiolysis
How It Works
Anxiolysis will put you at ease so you experience little to no discomfort; however, your doctor will also administer a local anesthetic to ensure that you don’t experience any pain. At this point in the procedure you’ll be so relaxed that you’ll hardly even notice.
Two appointments are generally required for a procedure utilizing anxiolysis. During your first visit, Dr. Ayad will take a detailed health history. If you’re comfortable, he or she will complete a comprehensive exam and take dental x-rays. Next you’ll be given a prescription for a sedative medication to take the night before your second appointment so you can enjoy a good night’s sleep.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll take another dose of medication to ensure that you’re in a tranquil state of mind. Our sedation experts will monitor your comfort throughout your entire visit.
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
From fear to euphoria...
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is one of several Sedation Dentistry options available to significantly reduce your fears and discomfort.
Benefits of nitrous oxide:
It's effective for mild to moderate anxiety
Proven safety record
Offers an analgesic (pain relieving) effect
It's quick-acting, with few side effects
You don’t need someone to escort you to and from the office
You can return to normal activities immediately
In many cases, you can get ALL of your dental work done in one visit
Nitrous oxide is best suited for cases of mild to moderate anxiety and is the most frequently used sedation method. Under nitrous oxide you remain conscious and able to breathe on your own, with a sense of total well-being (euphoria). Patients generally recover quickly, often with little memory of the procedure.
Nitrous Oxide
How It Works
Nitrous oxide will put you at ease so you experience little to no discomfort; however, we will also administer a local anesthetic to ensure that you don’t experience any pain. At this point in the procedure you’ll be so relaxed that you’ll hardly even notice.
A procedure utilizing nitrous oxide generally requires one to two visits. During your first visit, Dr Ayad doctor will take a detailed health history. If you’re comfortable, he will complete a comprehensive evaluation and take dental x-rays. Next he will carefully explain what you can expect during the procedure and will patiently answer any questions you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will I feel any pain during my Sedation Dentistry appointment?
A. Most patients feel no discomfort whatsoever during their treatment and feel surprisingly good afterwards.
Q. Will I be totally relaxed during my Sedation Dentistry appointment?
A. With most Sedation Dentistry methods, you'll receive just enough sedation that you'll be completely unaware of the treatment, as you would if you were asleep.
Q. Will I be left alone during my Sedation Dentistry treatment?
A. No, along with your Sedation Dentist, there will be someone with you throughout the procedure to monitor your comfort and your safety. You can also have a companion present with you at all times.
Q. Will I remember anything after experiencing Sedation Dentistry?
A. Depending on which sedation method is used, you may have little or no memory of your dental visit.
Q. Will I be groggy after the treatment is over?
A. You will feel just fine. For your safety, you may be required to have a family member or friend drive you home.
Q. Will my insurance cover Dental Relaxation treatment?
A. Insurance generally covers a portion of the care. Your insurance coverage will be reviewed and, if necessary, financing can be arranged to ensure you get the dental care you need.
Q. What is the name of the drug that I will be given?
A. There are a number of safe and highly effective anxiety-reducing medications on the market today. For example, a drug called Triazolam is commonly used during Oral Conscious Sedation, or OCS, while Valium is often used during Axiolysis. Your dentist will choose the medication that best suits your individual needs.
Fears & Anxieties
You are not alone — over 100 million Americans experience some form of fear or anxiety about going to the dentist. Dental Relaxation can help!
Sedation Dentistry has already helped millions of fearful patients get the dental care they need while in a heightened state of comfort and relaxation. In addition to being trained and certified, each of our dentists is highly sensitive to the needs of the fearful patient.
Call us today and we will address your concerns and find the the relaxation technique that best suits your specific needs. See below for a list of common questions to learn more about how Sedation Dentistry can ease common patient concerns.
Please call us if you are concerned about an issue that is not listed here. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about how Dental Relaxation can help.
Needles
I have a fear of the dentist and anxiety about needles and/or dental injections.
There are no needles required to administer most of the treatments used for Sedation Dentistry. Once any of these methods are used you'll be in a heightened state of relaxation and will likely be unaware of needles used to administer a local anesthetic or IV Sedation. The result is an anxiety-free dentistry experience.