Sedation Dentistry
Say Goodbye To Dental Fear
Build confidence about your care & dental health
Complete multiple treatments in a single appointment
Relax with your preferred sedation method
Experience Stress-Free Treatment With Sedation Dentistry in Honolulu
Studies show that up to 15 percent of Americans avoid the dentist completely because of fear. That’s 30 to 40 million people! With sedation dentistry in Honolulu, you won’t be one of them. At A Downtown Dental Group, you can choose from two types of safe dental sedation. This means you can:
- Select a relaxation method suited to your comfort needs and treatment plan
- Regain control of your dental care and oral health
- Complete multiple procedures in a single appointment, if you’d like
- Avoid having issues like a sensitive gag reflex interfere with your care
Both methods keep you awake and responsive, yet deeply relaxed. Whichever you choose, we’ll monitor you closely throughout your treatment.
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Put Dental Anxiety Behind You & Improve Your Smile
Both inhaled sedation (laughing gas) and oral sedation are noninvasive ways to relax. They each offer specific benefits:
- Laughing Gas – This method gives you a light sense of euphoria during your visit. It takes effect quickly and wears off quickly too, which means you can drive yourself home after your procedure.
- Oral Sedative – You take an FDA-approved pill before your appointment. When you arrive, you’ll already be relaxed and remain that way throughout your treatment. You will need a ride home, due to the lasting effects.
There’s more to soothing dental anxiety than just offering you sedation, though. Our warm and caring staff is committed to giving all of our patients a comforting experience. You may have heard someone say “attitude is everything.” We tend to agree – especially when it comes to relieving anxiety. Our positive attitude toward your experience will put you at ease and help you feel confident about your care.
We’re happy to put in a little extra work to make sure you feel safe and comfortable. We have amenities like warm blankets, pillows, and headphones to relax you further.
Common Questions About Sedation Dentistry
Does sedation dentistry work for most patients?
Over the years, we have found that most patients respond well to our sedation options. If you tend to suffer from dental anxiety, we have a sedation method that will work for you. Our goal is to help you relax as much as possible so you can get the care your smile needs. We’ll do our best to make sure your procedure is completely pleasant.
Are your sedation options safe?
Yes, our dental sedation is completely safe. We offer two sedation methods to ensure that every patient can get the sedation level they need. Inhaled sedation with laughing gas is safe and mild and can even be used with children. Oral sedation, our other sedation option, uses an FDA-approved pill to give you an all-over feeling of relaxation.
What should I expect after dental sedation?
If you choose inhaled sedation with laughing gas, the effects of the sedative will vanish immediately after your exam or procedure. You should have no problem safely driving yourself home. With oral conscious sedation, the pill’s effects will linger for a few hours, so you’ll need a trusted friend or family member to drive you home afterward.
Why is overcoming dental fear important?
Fear of the dentist can be so severe that a patient will not come into the office for decades at a time. Because oral health affects overall health, this person is likely suffering not only in their mouth but also in other areas of their body. It’s important that we find a solution for the fear so that every patient can remain healthy.