Sedation Dentist – San Antonio, TX

Oral Conscious Sedation

Oral conscious sedation is delivered in pill form and prescribed by our dentists. You will take the medication before your appointment and can expect to feel calm, at ease, and undeterred by the treatment you will receive. This will allow our dentists to perform the necessary care while ensuring that you remain safe and comfortable during your appointment. You may even find it difficult to remember much about your visit once treatment is complete.

IV Sedation

When it comes to receiving IV sedation, it is often used on individuals who suffer from extreme cases of dental anxiety. Much stronger than nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation, many assume that you will be fully unconscious; however, you will not. Instead, you will feel as if you are falling asleep, yet you can be easily awakened when needing to respond to verbal cues. The medication will enter your bloodstream through an IV, allowing you to quickly feel fully relaxed before the start of treatment.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

If visiting the dentist only causes you mild anxiety, or you need help to remain still during your appointment, nitrous oxide might be the best solution. Because it is a fast-acting method of sedation, you can expect to feel the effects in just minutes, allowing you to enter into a state of euphoria while also feeling slightly warm. Once the gas mixture is turned off, the effects will dissipate as quickly as they come on.