Does your child tend to feel anxious or have a difficult time cooperating when visiting the dentist? If so, know this is normal for many young patients. For a more pleasant dental experience, our pediatric dentists and team are happy to offer pediatric sedation to help your child relax.

The most common types of sedation for children we may recommend include:

• Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) — A sweet-smelling sedative your child will inhale through a mask to help them feel relaxed but also remain awake for them to communicate when needed.
• Oral Sedation — Prescribed as a pill or liquid your child will be required to take before their procedure.
• IV Sedation — A safely administered injection into your child’s bloodstream to ease their anxiety quickly.

To prepare your child for their visit with us, please be sure to let us know about any medications they are currently taking to know which type of sedation is the best for your child. You are also welcome to bring your child’s favorite toy or stuffed animal for additional emotional support. After their procedure, they will feel drowsy and need time to rest. As they do so, you or another caretaker will need to monitor them for several hours to assist them whenever they need help.

If you have any questions about pediatric sedation or would like to schedule an appointment with our pediatric dentists, please give us a call.