Sedation Dentistry

Comfortable, Anxiety-Free Dental Care

If you experience dental anxiety, fear, or difficulty sitting through procedures, sedation dentistry can help you feel relaxed and comfortable during your visit. At Sleep Dentistry, we specialize in safe and effective sedation options in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, making every dental experience stress-free and painless.

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry involves using medications to help patients relax during dental procedures. It is especially beneficial for individuals who:

Have dental anxiety or phobia
Require extensive or multiple procedures
Have a strong gag reflex
Experience difficulty sitting still for long periods
Have sensitive teeth or difficulty getting numb

With sedation dentistry, you can receive the care you need in a calm, controlled, and pain-free environment.

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

Eliminates dental fear and anxiety
Allows for multiple treatments in one visit
Minimizes discomfort and pain
Reduces strong gag reflex
Creates a relaxed, stress-free experience
Enables patients with special needs to receive care

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Our Sedation Dentistry Services

1. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

Mild sedation that helps you feel relaxed but fully awake.
Effects wear off quickly, allowing you to resume normal activities.

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2. Oral Conscious Sedation

A prescription sedative pill taken before the appointment.
Helps you feel deeply relaxed but responsive.
Ideal for moderate anxiety or longer procedures.

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3. IV Sedation:

Provides a deeper level of relaxation for more complex treatments.
Administered directly into the bloodstream for immediate effects.
Patients remain conscious but have little memory of the procedure.

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4. General Anesthesia:

Induces a fully unconscious state for extensive procedures.
Recommended for severe anxiety, extensive surgeries, or special needs patients.

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What to Expect During Sedation Dentistry

1. Consultation & Assessment

We review your medical history, anxiety levels, and procedure needs.
A custom sedation plan is created for your comfort and safety.

2. Administering Sedation

Depending on the type of sedation, you may receive a mask, pill, or IV medication.
Our team monitors you throughout the procedure to ensure safety and effectiveness.

3. Treatment & Recovery

Nitrous oxide patients can resume normal activities immediately.
Oral and IV sedation patients may feel drowsy and need a ride home.
General anesthesia patients require a longer recovery period.

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Is Sedation Dentistry Right for You?

You may be a candidate for sedation dentistry if you:

Experience dental anxiety or fear of the dentist
Need extensive dental work or multiple procedures
Struggle with a strong gag reflex or sensitive teeth
Have trouble sitting still due to medical or physical conditions
Are undergoing complex oral surgery or full mouth reconstruction

Our team will evaluate your needs and medical history to determine the best sedation option for you.

Relax & Receive the Dental Care You Need

Don’t let dental fear prevent you from achieving a healthy, confident smile. With sedation dentistry at Sleep Dentistry, you can experience a comfortable, stress-free dental visit.

Schedule your sedation dentistry consultation today at our Portland, OR, or Vancouver, WA location and feel at ease during your next appointment!

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Sedation Dentistry

Comfortable, Anxiety-Free Dental Care

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

Our Sedation Dentistry Services

1. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

2. Oral Conscious Sedation

3. IV Sedation:

4. General Anesthesia:

What to Expect During Sedation Dentistry

1. Consultation & Assessment

2. Administering Sedation

3. Treatment & Recovery

Is Sedation Dentistry Right for You?

Relax & Receive the Dental Care You Need

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