We Prioritize Your Comfort and Safety
We take patient safety very seriously. Before recommending sedation, we thoroughly review your medical history, current medications, and specific needs. Our team includes professionals specifically trained and licensed in sedation techniques who monitor you during treatment to ensure your complete safety and comfort.
Sedation Options at Dentistry @ University Pointe
- Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) — This mild sedative is a safe gas inhaled through a comfortable nose mask. It produces feelings of relaxation and well-being, but you will remain fully conscious at all times. Effects begin within minutes and wear off quickly after treatment, allowing you to drive yourself home and return to your usual activities with no downtime.
- Oral Conscious Sedation — For moderate anxiety, we prescribe an oral medication taken before appointments to produce deeper relaxation while maintaining consciousness. You'll remain awake but feel drowsy and unbothered by the activity around you. This option requires a friend or family member to drive you home afterward.
- General (IV) Sedation — Our most comprehensive option for severe anxiety or complex treatments, IV sedation produces a sleep-like state with little to no awareness of the procedure. Certified anesthesia professionals administer and monitor general sedation, which is especially beneficial for young children requiring multiple procedures.