Comfort & Advanced Care · Pikesville, MD
A calmer way through dental anxiety
Dental anxiety keeps many people away for years. Safe oral sedation and nitrous oxide let you relax through treatment, so you can finally take care of your teeth in comfort, often in fewer visits.
Sedation Dentistry in Pikesville, MD
Dental anxiety is a common problem for patients who have had less-than-favorable experiences in the dental office. Fortunately, rather than avoiding regular dental visits, these patients can now find relief through safe oral sedation. Oral sedation is a safe way to sedate a patient without the need of an anesthesiologist, simply accomplished by the patient taking oral medication prior to or upon arrival to the appointment.
Our anxious guests are not the only candidates for safe sedation. Those who have a bad gag response find they are tremendously helped as well. Multiple procedures can be scheduled for a single appointment so that your visits are kept to a minimum and your results made even more dramatic.
During your visit our Pikesville team monitors your vital signs to make sure you are safely and comfortably sedated, and pillows and warm blankets are standard while you relax. Many patients who avoided care for years finally complete their treatment this way.
Why patients choose them
The benefits of sedation dentistry
Relief from anxiety
Sedation offers those with dental anxiety the opportunity to maintain the health of their teeth and gums through a pleasant, relaxed experience.
Fewer appointments
Multiple procedures can be scheduled for a single visit, keeping your number of appointments to a minimum.
Helps a strong gag reflex
Patients with a bad gag response are tremendously helped, and nitrous oxide in particular is very effective at minimizing gagging.
Safe and monitored
Your vital signs are monitored throughout treatment to ensure you are safely and comfortably sedated.
What to expect
The sedation dentistry process
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Talk it through
We discuss your fears and health history and decide together whether oral sedation, nitrous oxide, or both are right for you.
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Take the medication
For oral sedation you take medication prior to or upon arrival at your appointment, so you are relaxed before treatment begins.
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Relax through treatment
You rest with pillows and warm blankets while we monitor your vital signs and complete your dental work.
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Recover
Nitrous oxide wears off quickly with no hangover effect; for oral sedation you will need someone to drive you home.
Common Questions
Sedation Dentistry questions
Not seeing your question? Call the office at (410) 594-9500 and someone will actually pick up.
Interested in sedation dentistry?
Our doctors will tell you honestly whether sedation dentistry are the right choice for your smile. Call our Pikesville office to schedule a consultation.