Sedation Dentistry
Lose your fear of treatment with stress-free sedation dentistry in Houston, TX.
Sedation dentistry, sometimes called Sleep Dentistry, is a safe, gentle option used to help patients relax while having dental treatment. Medication is used, but you usually remain awake unless you opt for general anesthesia. Dentiq offers both nitrous oxide and IV sedation depending on the procedure and your comfort level. If the thought of dental treatment fills you with dread — whether due to a phobia, low pain threshold, sensitive gag reflex, or a large amount of work needed — sedation dentistry makes it possible to complete treatment comfortably and efficiently.
Sedation dentistry, sometimes called 'Sleep Dentistry,' is a safe, gentle option used to help patients relax while having dental treatment
Medication is used, but patients usually remain awake unless they opt for a general anesthetic
Available sedation options include local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, sedation anesthesia (IV), and general anesthesia
Local anesthesia is an anesthetic applied directly to the area of removal
Sedation anesthesia is administered through an intravenous (IV) line
General anesthesia is an anesthetic delivered to allow a deep sleep during the procedure
Suitable for patients with a fear of dentists, low pain threshold, very sensitive teeth, a gag reflex, or a need for a vast amount of work