Dental Services

Sedation / Sleep Dentistry

Does your heart pound and your pulse race every time you think about coming to the dentist? Do you feel pain when the doctor slightly touches your gums?

RELAX!

Dr. Dodsworth offers three levels of sedation for nervous patients or for those highly sensitive to pain. Let us know, and we’ll help you decide what’s right for you:

• Nitrous oxide
  Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is the first level of sedation we offer. You’ll be fully conscious, but relaxed and sedated.
• Conscious sedation
  With this method, you’ll take a sedative in pill form before you come in (make sure you have a designated driver). You’ll fee drowsy and comfortable during your treatment—and you probably won’t remember much afterwards.
• IV sedation
  This is a restful alternative for patients who are especially nervous or who can’t face the thought of long hours in the dental chair. You’ll sleep peacefully and without pain as Dr. Dodsworth works on your teeth, often completing many complex dental procedures in just one visit.