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 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.
Awesome team, great performance, simply perfect. Especially want to call out the Dental Assistant that helped me today. She rocked. Definitely love to these folks, they treated me like royalty.
Scared to go to the dentist after 20 years but I lost my lower plate so I made an appointment. From the first call and to everyone I met along the way, they all made me feel they genuinely cared. I now look forward to beginning the process… More of implants and new dentures.
Mattie our hygienist is so awesome. She makes coming to the dentist something to look forward to! The whole office is kind and welcoming. Mattie was able to help my husband to come in for treatment. He said because of her he is going to… More finally take care of his smile. Mattie thank you so much!!
