At Midtown Dental, our team is dedicated to providing anxiety-free dentistry. If you find dental appointments to be a source of anxiety, you are not alone – studies show that a significant percentage of adults experience some degree of dental fear. Our caring, friendly, and solution-driven dental team in Lakeland, FL is dedicated to providing an anxiety-free dentistry experience, ensuring you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout your visit. We believe that everyone deserves to achieve optimal oral health, improved function, and boosted confidence, and sometimes, a little help with relaxation is key to making that happen.
As your sedation dentistry experts in Lakeland, we offer safe, effective sedation options that are always customized to you and the complexity of your treatment. During your initial visit, we'll discuss your concerns and help you determine the best sedation method for your comfort. Our top sedation dentistry options include:
Laughing Gas
Laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, is a mild sedative that's mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask placed comfortably over your nose. You'll feel at ease, yet remain fully conscious and able to communicate with your dentist.
The effects of laughing gas begin within minutes, but the effects wear off rapidly once the gas is stopped, allowing you to drive yourself home and resume your normal daily activities shortly after your appointment. This sedation method is ideal for patients with mild dental anxiety, those undergoing shorter procedures, or individuals with a sensitive gag reflex.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral conscious sedation involves taking a prescribed pill from your dentist an hour or so before your appointment at Midtown Dental. This gentle medication helps you achieve a deeper state of relaxation. You'll feel drowsy and very calm, and while you'll remain conscious and able to respond to instructions, many patients have little to no memory of their procedure afterward.
IV Sedation (Intravenous Sedation)
IV sedation involves administering a sedative directly into your bloodstream through an intravenous line. This is the deepest form of conscious sedation available at Midtown Dental. You'll enter a "twilight sleep" where you are deeply relaxed and largely unaware of your surroundings, though you can still be roused if needed. Our team will continuously monitor your vital signs throughout the procedure to ensure your safety.
The effects of IV sedation begin almost instantly, producing a feeling of deep relaxation. IV sedation is ideal for patients with severe dental anxiety and extensive treatment plans, who are ready to have multiple dental procedures completed in a single, comfortable visit.
Experience Anxiety-Free Dentistry in Lakeland
Before recommending any sedation option, we will conduct a thorough review of your medical history and discuss your preferences to ensure the most appropriate and safe choice for you. At Midtown Dental, our team is highly trained and experienced in administering sedation to provide our patients with positive, relaxed treatment experiences.
Don't let dental anxiety prevent you from getting the care you need and deserve. Contact us today to learn more about our sedation dentistry options and how we can help you achieve an anxiety-free dental visit!
