Sedation Services
for a Relaxed Dental Experience
Sedation dentistry helps patients who experience dental anxiety, sensitive gag reflex, and/or require longer/ multiple procedures.
Sedation dentistry is ideal for patients who:
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Are nervous or anxious.
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Have sensitive teeth.
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Have a low pain threshold.
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Have a sensitive gag reflex.
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Need to undergo long surgeries
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​Have difficulty cooperating during treatment (e.g., young children)
Sedation Options
A. Standard for pain control
(included)
Local Anesthesia
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Included at no additional cost when needed
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Numbs the tooth and gums
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Prevents sharp pain, but you may still feel pressure and vibration
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You remain fully awake and in control
Afraid of needles?
We can apply numbing gel first so you barely feel the injection!
(with extra cost)
B. Optional for relaxation
Nitrous Oxide
Oral Sedation
IV Sedation
General Anesthesia
Comparison
Local Anesthesia (Freezing)
Sedation Level
Awareness
Memory
How It’s Given
Onset Time
How It Feels
Supervision Needed?
Best For
Limitations
Cost
NO sedation effect
Fully awake
Yes
Injection near treatment site
Few minutes
Numb at treatment site; no pain, but still some pressure sensation
No
Minimal anxiety
Doesn’t reduce anxiety. May not fully numb inflamed or infected tissues.
No Extra Charge
Which Sedation Option Is Best for Your Needs?
Level of consciousness​​
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​How It Feels​​
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Best for
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​Cost
Local Anesthesia (Freezing)
​​​Fully awake
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Numb area; no pain, only pressure
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Best for minimal anxiety
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No extra charge
Nitrous Oxide
(Laughing gas)
Fully awake and can talk
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Feels calm, warm, sometimes happy; wears off in minutes​​​​​
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Best for mild anxiety and short visits
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​Cost: $200+
Oral Sedation (Halcion, Ativan, Triazolam)
Conscious but very drowsy (may need gentle waking)​​​​​
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Feels calm, relaxed, sleepy, sometimes euphoric + muscle weakness
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Best for moderate anxiety
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Cost: Around $200
IV
Sedation (Intravenous Sedation)
​Conscious but very sleepy (may need gentle waking)​​​
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Feels deeply relaxed; dose can be adjusted instantly during treatment
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Best for moderate to severe anxiety and longer procedures
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Cost: $800+
General Anesthesia (GA)
​​Completely unconscious
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No awareness during procedure
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Best for extreme anxiety or complex surgeries
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Cost: $2,000+