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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.
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