Sedation Dentistry

We often hear that people sometimes avoid the dentist because of past experiences. Fortunately, with all the latest advances in recent years, Dental Specialists of Riverside has modern, pain-free dental sedation options for treatments and procedures that will put your mind at ease. These options include laughing gas, oral medications for relaxation, and IV sedation dentistry. With laughing gas or oral sedatives, patients are awake and aware of their procedure but feel no pain. With IV sedation, they will be asleep during treatment time, which removes any chance for discomfort, plus they will not remember anything about the procedure.  As you discuss sedation in Riverside with our dentists, the conversation will center on the nature of your procedure, the best sedation option for the dental work you need, and your level of anxiety. We recognize that some people are still hesitant to visit the dentist, but you don't have to worry about pain or discomfort. Our dentists provide a relaxing and comfortable environment to avoid causing any unnecessary stress for their patients! Don't let your health suffer or live with pain, call us now at (951) 689-0701 for an appointment with our sedation dentist in Riverside.

Sedation dentistry is a complete game-changer for those with dental phobias or anxieties that usually prevent them from visiting the dentist. Sedation is appropriate for those who: have low pain thresholds; struggle with sitting still during visits or have very sensitive mouths; need extensive work on multiple areas of the mouth at once (such as wisdom tooth removal), or are afraid of needles due to previous experience. Many children who fear visiting the dentist can be given nitrous oxide instead - just about any practicing dentist will know how to administer this safely. The use of oral sedation in children is also becoming more and more popular, but this requires special training. As long as the dose for your child's age and weight are followed, it is very safe for children to have sedation during dental work. There's always some risk in getting anesthesia, but it is so well-practiced and understood that it is very safe. Always speak with your dentist before having sedation about any medical issues or medications in case these would cause complications. At Dental Specialists of Riverside, we will take the time to answer any questions or concerns about sedation. We want every patient's experience with us to be as comfortable for them as possible, so before your treatment or procedures begins, our dental team will assess your medical history to determine which sedation medications are best for you.