Pediatric Sedation Dentistry in West Chester, OH
For many children, dental visits trigger feelings of anxiety or fear. If you have ever postponed an appointment or white-knuckled your way through a dental visit, sedation dentistry may be your salvation.
At Dentistry @ University Pointe, we respect that dental anxiety is real for many children. We prioritize their comfort, offering a range of sedation options tailored to their needs. From mild relaxation with nitrous oxide to deeper sedation for more complex procedures, our goal is to create a calm, stress-free experience for every pediatric patient.
Is Sedation Dentistry Right for Your Child?
Many of our pediatric patients benefit from the comfort of dental sedation, including those who experience:
- Intense fear of dental procedures
- Past traumatic dental experiences
- Anxiety about needles or injections
- Feelings of vulnerability or loss of control
- Embarrassment about a dental condition
- Fear of the unknown
- Significant tooth sensitivity
- Strong gag reflex
- Need for complex or lengthy procedures
Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Whether it's lifelong dental anxiety or a fear of specific experiences like injections or discomfort holding your mouth open for long periods, sedation dentistry can seem like a magic trick. Imagine never being afraid to schedule an appointment again. That's just one benefit sedation brings to your dental experience.
Maintain a Healthier Smile
Positive Childhood Experiences
Complete Multiple Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, sedation dentistry is safe when done by qualified dental professionals. Furthermore, sedation dentistry in West Chester can be helpful for people who experience feelings of dental anxiety. If any of the following apply to you, sedation dentistry might be the right option for your dental procedure:
- Have you ever canceled a dental procedure due to fear?
- Do you have a strong gag reflex?
- Do you need a complex procedure done?
- Do you have a fear of needles or injections?
- Have you experienced dental trauma in the past?
- Do you have significant tooth sensitivity?
- Do you need multiple procedures done?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, sedation dentistry might be right for you.
Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry gives the professionals at Dentistry @ University Pointe a useful tool to help people with dental anxiety have a great experience at the dentist. Maybe you’ve had lifelong dental anxiety, hate getting injections, or feel uncomfortable holding your mouth open for long periods of time. Whatever the reason for your discomfort, we want to soothe your worries and create the best possible experience for your procedure.
Sedation dentistry in West Chester is important for helping people with dental anxiety maintain a healthy smile, getting preventative or needed procedures done that might otherwise be put off indefinitely out of fear. It also allows us to perform more complex procedures or multiple procedures at one time. Instead of coming in for separate procedures and experiencing anxiety multiple times, we can get everything done at once.
For young patients with special dental needs or who are fearful, sedation allows us to create a positive experience. This helps young people build positive associations with the dentist, setting them up for a lifetime of oral health success.
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.
- Pediatric (IV) Sedation — Our most comprehensive option for children with 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.
OUR TEAM
Discover Stress-Free Dental Care
Don’t let dental anxiety keep your child from a healthy smile. At Dentistry @ University Pointe, our compassionate team offers pediatric sedation dentistry in West Chester, OH, to help your child relax and feel comfortable during treatment. Call (513) 772-4000 to learn how our sedation options can make their next visit calm and stress-free.
We proudly welcome patients from West Chester, Mason, and Liberty Township.