Sedation

At Encinitas Dental Art we believe in providing quality care in a comfortable environment.  We have designed our office to be focused on your comfort.  We realize that anxiety keeps many patients from achieving the smiles that they desire.  In our office, we offer many solutions to dental anxiety.

For over 150 years Nitrous Oxide, or laughing gas, has been safely used to deliver dental care to the anxious patient.  Nitrous Oxide is a sweet smelling gas that can be inhaled through a nasal hood to relieve minor anxiety.  Nitrous Oxide is great for children who may be fearful of the dentist or who have special needs.

Our staff is also certified to provide conscious sedation.  We provide sedation through the use of a pill or through the use of intravenous (IV) medications.  The medications used in conscious sedation have a wide margin of safety and can be easily titrated and reversed to ensure that a perfect level of comfort is achieved.   Sedation can enable patients to tolerate long appointments or traditionally uncomfortable procedures (i.e. wisdom teeth extractions) with out the hassle of going to a large treatment facility.

It is important to review your medications and medical history before sedation is administered.  Before sedation it is important not to have anything to eat or drink 8 hours prior to your appointment and to have an adult escort that can transport you home.

If you would like more information or a free consult to find out if you are a good candidate for dental sedation, please call 760-942-7272.