Sedation Dentistry could be the right choice for you if you:

• Experience dental anxiety
• Have a strong gag reflex
• Need extensive dental work
• Prefer a pain and anxiety-free dentistry
• Experience difficulties with local anesthetics
• Dislike drills or the sight of a needle
• Suffer from a compromised medical condition

Sedation Options:

Sedation dentistry requires advanced education and training. Dr. Guttery holds a sedation dentistry residency and has been working with a wide range of sedation options since 2012. If sedation dentistry sounds like a good fit for you, Dr. Guttery and his team will help you determine the best approach to sedation based on your personal needs.

Sedation drugs can be given in multiple ways:

Nitrous Oxide

Patients remain conscious while receiving a gas (also called “laughing gas”) through a mask that immediately calms anxiety.

Oral Sedation

Medication is prescribed and taken at home prior to coming into the office. This medication allows patients to reach a semiconscious state which allows them to be completely relaxed and relieved of stress and tension.
 

When undergoing any type of sedation, we recommend asking someone you trust to drive you home from your appointment. Some medications can leave patients sleepy for several hours after the work is complete.

Every year, thousands of people forego important dental treatments because of anxiety. If you are one of these people, we can help. At Spring Creek Dental, we’re committed to making dental care comfortable for everyone. That’s why we’ve taken extra steps to ensure we can provide our patients with the very best sedation options available.