Sedation Dentistry

For some people, a trip to  the dentist is a very stressful time. Dental phobia and fear of pain are  not uncommon in dental patients. For people who need help relaxing in  the dentist chair, sedation dentistry is available.   

• Oral sedation. Taken the night before or the day of the appointment, oral sedatives relax but are not for pain relief.
• IV sedation. This effective, safe method, normally monitored  by an anesthesiologist, causes little or no discomfort and often little  or no memory of the procedure.
• Nitrous oxide. “Laughing gas” is inhaled through a mask to relax, with a local anesthetic used to eliminate pain.
• General anesthesia. These drugs cause temporary loss of consciousness and are used for more complex treatments.

Victoria Dental Group makes your dental visit as comfortable as possible  so you can enjoy the benefits of regular dentist visits and a clean  oral bill of health.