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Experience Anxiety-Free Dental Care with Sedation Dentistry

At Family, Implant, Cosmetic Dentistry, we want you to be as comfortable as possible for your dental procedures. Although most patients can do very well with local anesthetics, some patients may need additional sedation to keep them at ease during dental treatment.

Our doctors understand that dental anxiety and a previous “bad” dental experience can keep patients away from the dental office. If you avoid seeing the dentist because of dental anxiety, you're not the only one! It is estimated that up to 40 million Americans avoid seeing the dentist due to anxiety and fear.

We have many patients that ask about sedation dentistry. We offer several forms of sedations at our Lakeland dental office so that you can sail through dental visits without anxiety or fear.

Why Patients Choose Sedation Dentistry

  • Fear of needles and/or injections
  • Need to complete a large amount of dental work in one sitting
  • Dreadful previous experiences with other dental offices
  • Hyperactive gag reflex
  • Sensitive teeth
  • Special needs
  • Uneasiness with standard dental sounds, odors, tastes, or vibrations

Sedation Levels Available

Local Anesthetic - No Sedation

For most dental and surgical procedures, we use local anesthetic such as lidocaine, to numb the area we are working on. Once you are properly numb, you do not feel pain.

  • We always start by applying a gel on the gums to minimize the discomfort of the injection
  • Our Lakeland dentist can also use a Dental Vibe instrument that minimizes discomfort by vibrating during the injection
  • Local anesthetic is used in conjugation with sedation for pain management

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide (commonly referred to as “laughing gas”) helps patients relax during appointments.

  • This is a good option for patients who have mild dental anxiety
  • Nitrous oxide wears off quickly after your treatment is completed

Oral Sedation

Patients, who have mild or moderate dental anxiety, can benefit tremendously with oral sedation. Our doctors would prescribe medication in a pill form that you can take in our office an hour before your dental appointment starts.

  • In certain situations, you may be prescribed a dose of medication to take the night before to help you sleep
  • Oral sedation affects people differently with some patients becoming relaxed enough to fall asleep in the dental chair
  • It is necessary to have a driver to escort you home from the dental appointment

Intravenous (IV) Sedation

IV sedation is a good choice for patients who are very nervous and desire a deeper level of sedation. This is commonly referred to as “Twilight sleep” and our Lakeland dental team uses monitors to assess your vital signs and administer oxygen.

It is a safer form of anesthesia because you are still conscious and breathing on your own. Many patients fall asleep but can be easily awakened.

  • A small catheter is placed into a vein and this is where your doctor would administer medication
  • It works more quickly and it allows the doctor to control and adjust the level of sedation as needed
  • With IV sedation, most patients do not remember their dental procedure
  • It is necessary to have a driver to escort you home from the dental appointment

What makes Family, Implant, and Cosmetic Dentistry different?

  • You are NOT a number
  • Sedation options available for nervous patients (including IV conscious sedation)
  • Same Day Crowns! That means no temporaries
  • Cutting Edge Technology including 3d x-rays
  • Intra-oral scanners to avoid impression material
  • Membership plans and payment plan options available
  • We place AND restore dental implants
  • Wide range of services in ONE place
Dr. Fadi Raffoul with a happy patient at Family Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry dental clinic in Florida

Explore financing options at Lakeland dental clinic

Financing Options

We understand that dental care can be a significant investment. To help you manage the cost, we offer flexible financing options through third-party companies LendingClub and CareCredit. These options include interest-free and low interest for 6, 12, 24, and 60 months, and applying is fairly simple and quick.

  • LendingClub: LendingClub provides patient financing solutions for various healthcare needs, including dentistry. With LendingClub, you can prequalify with no impact on your credit score and access loan amounts with flexible repayment terms and competitive interest rates.
  • CareCredit: CareCredit is a healthcare credit card designed to help you manage the cost of out-of-pocket medical expenses, offering convenient monthly payment plans for a wide range of treatments and procedures, including dental care. With CareCredit, you can smile now and pay later.
What Our Patients Say…

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787 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon

4.9 2,255 reviews

  • Avatar John Pearce ★★★★★ in the last week
    Fantastic staff. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. And the doctors are great with their patients. So happy I found this place. I actually look forward to going to the dentist now! I highly recommend. There is nothing better than … More a confident smile.
  • Avatar Lindsay Brazas ★★★★★ in the last week
    I've been a patient over 10 years. Good service. Transparent business and easy to deal with.
  • Avatar Pat Smith ★★★★★ in the last week
    Fantastic visit. Felt confidence in moving forward with my dental procedures despite my nervousness. The doctors and their assistants explained everything throughly and the office staff is always exceptionally nice and caring.
  • Avatar Robert Thomas ★★★★★ in the last week
    Great service, very Friendly and fast
  • Avatar dawn hodavance ★★★★★ in the last week
    Dr Kalib is amazing! He is gentle, empathetic, calm and kind. I’m a grown woman with an extreme fear to the dentist. My anxiety hits 1000%! He always calms me down and takes his time with me. I had to have a different hygienist (Ingrid … More was her name) even though I was upset she was still very sweet and gentle plus she did an excellent job! The assistant to Dr Kalib was also incredible but I don’t remember here name, young girl with brown hair (Jamie, I think). I definitely recommend this office!!!! Thanks for being kind and understanding to my phobia!
  • Avatar Cheryl Williams ★★★★★ in the last week
    The dentist's medical assistant was very kind. She went above and beyond working on solving my problem. A big thanks to her!

From same-day dental emergencies to long term oral care, our highly trained Brandon, FL and Lakeland, FL dental teams are ready to create a positive dental experience for you.

Riverview

(813) 684-7888
Dental Emergency:
(813) 684-7888 Ext 2
10847 Boyette Rd.
Riverview, FL 33569
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Office Hours

Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
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Lakeland

(863) 249-0205
Dental Emergency:
(863) 249-0205 Ext 2
6419 Florida Ave S. Suite 105 Lakeland, FL 33813
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Office Hours

Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Brandon

(813) 684-7888
Dental Emergency:
(813) 684-7888 Ext 2
787 W. Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
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Office Hours

Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am -5:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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