The Care You Need, Without Fear
If going to the dentist makes you stressed or anxious, then sedation dentistry can significantly improve your experience. Our team has over 20 years of experience in administering dental sedatives to help you get through your procedure and make it easier for you to stay relaxed in the chair.
Is Sedation Right For You?
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Types of Sedation Available
Dr. Marxen has been administering dental sedatives for over 20 years and has a special license to practice sedation dentistry from the state of Washington, a state that maintains some of the most stringent requirements in the country.
Inhalation Sedation
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is one of the most popular forms of sedation in dentistry and has been used to keep people calm and relaxed since the 1800s.
It’s an odorless gas inhaled through a mask worn over your nose. The mask stays in place throughout your entire procedure. The effects wear off almost immediately after the team stops administering it.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral conscious sedation is a pill that you take shortly before your procedure. It’s usually a benzodiazepine, like Valium® or Ativan®, which makes you feel more relaxed without making you lose consciousness. It can take some time for the effects to wear off, so you should arrange to have somebody take you to and from your appointment.
Intravenous Moderate Conscious Sedation
This is one of the more predictable types of dental sedatives, meaning the team can precisely control its intensity throughout your procedure.
IV moderate conscious sedation alters your state of consciousness, leaving you slightly disassociated from your surroundings, significantly reducing your anxiety levels and pain perception.
Most people report feeling like they were asleep throughout their procedure because they typically don’t remember anything from the start of the sedation to the time when they leave the office.
Overcome Your Dental Anxiety
Whether through inhalation sedation, oral conscious sedation, or IV moderate conscious sedation, we have the precise tools and knowledge to help you relax in the chair and get the treatment you deserve. Let’s discuss which sedation option is right for you and schedule your appointment with confidence.
