Sedation Dentist Bethlehem
Alleviating Anxiety with a Comfort-Focused Approach
At Penn Dental Arts, we take pride in being able to help patients of all ages who struggle with dental anxiety. Those who are afraid of the dentist’s office no longer need to cancel or reschedule appointments but can instead receive essential care with the help of sedation dentistry. Using nitrous oxide as well as oral conscious and IV sedation, our dentists can alleviate anxiety and ensure a more relaxing experience with this comfort-focused approach. Call us today to discuss your eligibility for sedation dentistry in Bethlehem.
Why Choose Penn Dental Arts for Sedation Dentistry?
- Three Methods of Dental Sedation Available
- Trusted by Bethlehem for 40+ Years
- Safe Dentistry Solutions for Adults & Children
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
More commonly known as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is a mild sedative that is safe to use on both children and adults. Whether it’s a simple dental checkup and cleaning that is required or a minimally invasive procedure, such as a tooth-colored filling, nitrous oxide can help “take the edge off” any nerves you might be experiencing. When inhaled, the medicine helps to ease anxiety and create a more calming and comfortable experience. Once the gas is turned off, you are free to resume all normal activity and even drive yourself home or back to work.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Delivered as a prescribed pill medication, oral conscious sedation typically comes in the form of Valium, Halcion, or Xanax. The goal is to ensure you remain fully relaxed throughout your appointment so that you experience no anxiety or discomfort. Many individuals who receive oral conscious sedation struggle with moderate to severe dental anxiety or require multiple treatments that are to be performed in a single appointment. Its effects do take time to wear off, so it’s recommended that you have someone drive you to and from the dentist’s office.
IV Dental Sedation
When a complex procedure is required or extreme dental anxiety keeps you or a loved one from getting necessary oral healthcare, we can use IV sedation. Stronger than nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation, its delivery into the bloodstream allows it to take effect quickly, leaving you to feel a bit groggy. You may doze off during treatment, but you will not be put to sleep. You may be unable to remember much if anything from your appointment, and you will be required to have someone drive you home, as you’ll need to rest the remainder of the day.