Sedation Dentistry
At our dental clinic, we offer sedation dentistry to ensure your comfort during any dental procedure or treatment. Our primary goal is to provide a calm and relaxed environment for you, and our team works closely with you to assess any fears or concerns you may have.
Sedation Dentistry in Las Vegas, NV
At Desert Hills Dental, we prioritize your comfort with our sedation dentistry services. We offer two types of sedation:
- Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas): Administered through a mask over your nose, nitrous oxide induces relaxation and euphoria while allowing you to stay partially awake and responsive throughout the procedure. Its effects wear off quickly after treatment.
- Oral Conscious Sedation: This involves taking a prescribed pill before your appointment to induce a deeper level of relaxation. While conscious, you may feel drowsy and may not remember your treatment after the fact.
Sedation dentistry provides anxiety relief, pain management, and time efficiency during dental procedures. It calms patients who suffer from dental anxiety, minimizes discomfort, and may reduce appointment times.
Don’t let dental anxiety hold you back. Experience the difference sedation dentistry can make at Desert Hills Dental in Las Vegas, NV. Contact us to learn more.
Who offers sedation dentistry in Las Vegas for nervous patients?
Desert Hills Dental in Southwest Las Vegas, near Rhodes Ranch, offers two kinds of sedation: nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral conscious sedation. The practice is led by Dr. Deborah Staten, DMD, and the team works with you on any fears or concerns you have about treatment.
Nitrous oxide or oral sedation: which one fits?
It mostly comes down to how anxious you feel and how long the visit is. The ADA's patient guide to sedation says the type of procedure, your overall health, any allergies and your anxiety level all go into the choice.
- Nitrous oxide is breathed in through a mask over your nose. Cleveland Clinic says most people feel calm within three to five minutes and recover within 15 to 30 minutes.
- Oral conscious sedation is a prescribed pill you take before the appointment. You stay conscious but drowsy, and you may not remember much of the treatment afterward.
Who is sedation dentistry for?
Cleveland Clinic lists fear of dental treatment, fear of needles, a very sensitive gag reflex, very sensitive teeth and feeling closed in while sitting in the chair. It also notes that a longer procedure is a common reason to use it. Bring a list of the medicines you take, because your health history is part of the decision.
Can I drive home after sedation?
After nitrous oxide, usually yes: Cleveland Clinic says you can drive and go about your day. After oral sedation, no. Cleveland Clinic says not to drive for 24 hours, so arrange a ride home and keep the rest of the day free.
How do I pay for sedation dentistry?
Ask the office for a quote for your visit, since it depends on the treatment you need. Desert Hills Dental is insurance friendly with most PPO plans and files claims for you. It also takes CareCredit and Cherry financing, and patients without insurance can join the in-house Complete Care Program.
More Questions?
If you have more questions about dental sedation and the procedures used by Desert Hills Dental, please contact our office and we will be happy to discuss further.
