Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons people avoid the care they need. Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients remain calm, comfortable, and cooperative during dental procedures. At Dentcare Now in Fairfax, Virginia, sedation options are available for patients who feel anxious about dental visits, have a strong gag reflex, need extensive work completed, or simply want a more relaxed experience.
We are open every day of the year. Contact us or walk in to ask about sedation options for your next appointment.
Types of Sedation We Offer
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative inhaled through a small mask placed over the nose. It produces a relaxed feeling within minutes, keeps you conscious and able to respond to instructions, and wears off completely within minutes of removing the mask. It is the lightest form of sedation and the only type that allows patients to drive themselves home after the appointment.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral sedation involves taking a prescribed pill before the appointment. The medication produces a deeper level of relaxation. Most patients remain awake but feel drowsy and have little to no memory of the procedure afterward. Patients must have a driver to take them home and should not drive for the remainder of the day.
IV Sedation
Intravenous sedation delivers medication directly into the bloodstream and allows the level of sedation to be adjusted throughout the procedure. Patients are deeply relaxed or sleep through the entire appointment and typically have no memory of the visit. IV sedation is used for complex surgical procedures including implant placement, multiple extractions, or wisdom teeth removal.
Who Benefits From Sedation Dentistry
Sedation is appropriate for patients with moderate to severe dental anxiety, patients with a strong gag reflex, patients who have difficulty sitting still for extended periods, patients with sensitive teeth, and patients who need a large amount of work completed in fewer visits. Sedation also allows dentists to work more efficiently, meaning more can be accomplished in a single appointment.
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe
All sedation options at Dentcare Now are administered and monitored by trained dental professionals. Your health history, current medications, and the procedure planned are reviewed before any sedation is recommended. Sedation dentistry has an excellent safety profile when properly administered and monitored.
Why Choose Dentcare Now for Sedation Dentistry in Fairfax, VA
Dentcare Now offers multiple levels of sedation to match each patient’s needs and the complexity of the procedure. We are open every day and can discuss sedation options during the same visit as your procedure. We accept most major insurance and offer financing through CareCredit, Cherry, Affirm, Sunbit, LendingClub, and Alphaeon.
Book an appointment at Dentcare Now in Fairfax, VA and ask about sedation options.