Sedation Dentistry

We use advanced sedation dentistry for a wide variety of in-house services. Our goal is to ensure you are comfortable, calm and relaxed through any dental treatment or dental procedure. Our team will work closely with you to assess what fears you may have and determine a treatment option that feels comfortable for you.

The Purpose of Dental Sedation in Needville, TX

Dental sedation refers to medicine that is designed to reduce physical pain associated with treatment or to reduce anxiety and help you feel more relaxed while dental work is being completed. This makes the experience more pleasant and ensures our staff can perform their duties more effectively. We offer dental sedation in general anesthesia, laughing gas and oral conscious sedation.

Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the most minimal form of sedation and is easily administered through a small mask that dispenses a combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen, leaving you feeling relaxed.

Oral sedation is a minimal to moderate form of sedation, depending on the dosage. You will be administered a pill to take orally about an hour before your treatment. This will leave you feeling drowsy and relaxed, but will not put you to sleep.

patient receiving using sedation dentistry as they receive dental treatment
  • What is laughing gas and what does it do?

    Laughing gas is Nitrous Oxide and is commonly used as a local sedation method. It’s colorless and odorless and its usefulness stems from its ability to quickly work and safely reverse its effects. It is a widely considered safe dental sedation method.

  • What type of anesthesia are used for dental work?

    At Needville Family Dentistry, we use two types of anesthesia – laughing gas and oral sedation.

  • What should I expect with Oral Sedation?

    When opting for oral sedation, anticipate a relaxed and anxiety-reduced state during your dental procedure. Expect drowsiness, potentially affecting coordination and motor skills, making a companion for transportation necessary. Communication with the dental team should remain feasible, but partial or complete memory loss of the procedure may occur. Individual responses vary, so maintain open communication with your dentist to address specific concerns and tailor the sedation approach to your needs.

More Questions?

If you have more questions about sedation dentistry, or if you would like to schedule an appointment or contact our office and we will be happy to discuss further.

Needville Family Dentistry

12815 HWY 36
Needville, TX 77461
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Hours

Monday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Phone

(979) 793-5566

Email Address

[email protected]