Sedation Dentistry
Want to know a secret?
It’s one most people don’t know. It’s simple. Dentistry does not have to be painful—or scary.Think it sounds too good to be true?
It’s important to know that a visit to the dentist can be a positive experience, even when treatment is necessary. Millions of Americans, nearly 30%, are afraid of the dentist. They avoid dental care at all costs,even when they are in pain or discomfort. But it no longer has to be that way. Dr. Thompson offers safe, effective, and comfortable treatments, without the use of needles, to anxious and fearful patients. You may have heard this treatment called anxiety-free dentistry, relaxation dentistry or even sleep dentistry. The best and most accurate name is oral sedation dentistry.
In our office we offer several different oral sedation options to make your appointment completely comfortable.
1. Xanax
To be taken prior to your appointment for a mild level of sedation. Awake but relaxed.2. Oral Sedation
We use Triazolam and valium in a low dose, in our office, to put the patient into a deeper state of sedation.3. Sleep Sedation
In cases of extreme anxiety or when a patient really desires, we can bring an anesthesiologist into the office for IV (Intravenous) sedation. Please see call our offices at 805-730-7565 for any questions regarding your sedation options.