Sedation Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ

There are several reasons to use nitrous oxide (commonly called laughing gas) rather than complete sedation. It has been the primary way that doctors have helped relieve patients from anxiety. The gas is administered through a face mask, and you inhale it through your nose. As the anesthetic begins to work, you’ll feel a bit groggy and desensitized. Patients who choose to use nitrous are able to resume normal daily activities by the time the treatment is finished.

The next level of sedation is oral sedation, which does not require the use of needles. There are a variety of different medications that we provide here at Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale. It will be up to your medical history and the recommendation of Dr. Brittain to decide which one will be your best choice. Oral sedation requires that you have a ride home from your appointment. You’ll want to have a trustworthy family member or friend take you home.

IV Sedation is a stronger form of sedation. If Dr. Brittain recommends this type of sedation, he would administer a liquid sedative through an IV directly into the patient’s bloodstream. Like oral sedation, IV sedation requires that you have a ride home from your appointment.

No matter what your dental experience has been in the past, we are confident that your experience here at Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale will be a comfortable and anxiety-free one. If you suffer from dental anxiety, please give us a call at 4807196994 or email us. We’re confident we have a solution that will relieve you of dental anxiety and help your experience here at Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale be pleasant.