Have a calm and relaxing dental visit. Sedation dentistry uses safe medications to help patients with dental anxiety relax during dental care.
Need a Calmer Dental Visit?
Our dental team discusses your concerns about your visit and suggests the best sedation option for you.
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry uses various levels of medicine administered before or during a visit to help patients feel more relaxed in the chair.
People often request sedation to ease fear, tension, and discomfort during dental treatments. Others choose it due to a sensitive gag reflex, for longer procedures, or because of past dental experiences that were stressful.
Choose Your Comfort Level
| Concern | Often a Good Fit |
|---|---|
| Mild nerves before a shorter visit | Nitrous Oxide Sedation |
| Worry that starts before treatment | Oral Conscious Sedation |
| Longer treatment in one visit | IV Sedation |
| Strong gag reflex during dental work | IV Sedation |
| Past dental visits that felt hard | Oral Conscious Sedation |
What to Expect
- Consultation: In this initial consultation, we review your overall health, current medications, and what has caused you concern regarding your dental visit(s).
- Plan Your Care: Our experienced dentist explains your sedation choices, visit timing, and any additional instructions for eating prior to your appointment and how you should get home after your appointment(s).
- Treatment: During your appointment, our staff will monitor your comfort and, if needed, provide you with local anesthesia to numb the specific area where the treatment is being performed in addition to your chosen sedation option.
- Monitoring: Depending upon your sedation choice, we check your breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels periodically during and after your procedure.
- Follow-up: After your appointment, we will provide you with detailed information on how to properly care for your teeth and mouth post-procedure and answer any questions you may have about future appointments.
Cost of Sedation Dentistry
The cost of sedation depends on:
- The sedation option chosen (nitrous oxide, oral conscious, or IV sedation)
- The duration of your appointment(s)
- Your customized treatment plan.
Insurance coverage differs by plan, so the Paramount Dental team will review your benefits for sedation options and explain the out-of-pocket cost with you before care begins.
Trusted Comfort
- Caring Team: We provide kind support, give clear explanations, and proceed with care at a pace that ensures your comfort.
- Modern Technology: The use of modern digital X-rays, instruments, and sedation options helps us plan and complete treatment quickly and comfortably.
- Comfort Options: We match sedation options such as nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation to your specific needs.
Plan Your Next Visit
Contact Paramount Dental in Yuba City at (530) 671-4784 to schedule your next dental appointment and ask about sedation choices that are available to you.