Sedation Dentistry

We understand that many people are nervous when they come to the office. We have done everything we can to make our environment as comfortable as possible, but we know some people will still have questions. We also understand that children can get nervous when they visit the dentist. 

At Caring Dental in Baltimore, MD, we are proud to offer sedation dentistry. There are plenty of situations where you will not need sedation at all, but if you have questions about sedation, we are here to answer them. Learn more about how sedation dentistry can help you, and give us a call to make an appointment with our team.

What Is Sedation?

First, you might be wondering what exactly is meant by sedation. Sedation refers to a medical tool that we can use to make you a bit sleepy or loopy. The goal is to make you tired so we can take some of your pain and discomfort away. When we give you sedation, you may feel like you do not have a clear view of what is happening. You may feel a bit happier than you usually do and even have difficulty focusing. The exact impacts will depend on your medical history and the type of sedation that we use, but sedation is all about making you as comfortable as possible during the procedure.

What Types of Sedation Do You Offer? 

We have plenty of options if you are looking for sedation. For example, we have medications that come in the form of pills. We also have laughing gas that we can use to make you comfortable. If you are interested in IV sedation, we can also talk to you about that. We will make sure that we provide you with an overview of every possible choice to make sure you select the right option to meet your needs.

Is Sedation Safe?

Many people wonder whether sedation is safe. Yes, sedation is safe, as long as it is administered by a trained professional. That is what you will get if you decide to work with us. Even though there is a small chance that someone may have an allergic reaction to the sedation, we are always around to supervise you after we give it. That way, if you do have an allergic reaction, we can intervene as quickly as possible. We will explain the risks and benefits of sedation to you before we get started. Count on our team to help you.

Call Caring Dental Today To Learn More About Sedation Dentistry

At Caring Dental, we aim to make you as comfortable as possible. Sometimes, that may mean we need to provide you with sedation. If we need to give you sedation, we will take a complete history to make sure we understand any allergies you may have. We will also observe you or your child carefully to ensure that we can intervene in the event of an adverse reaction — even though it is highly unusual. 

If you have questions about the different types of sedation we use, give us a call today to speak to our team.