Yes, sedation is safe when administered by dental professionals. We monitor you the entire time and tailor the level of sedation to your needs and medical history.
Sedation Dentistry
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Cost
Costs can vary depending on your needs, but nitrous oxide sedation typically costs $130, while IV sedation costs $1,250 per hour. Before treatment, we’ll discuss all prices and determine what sedation option is best for you.
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Procedure Duration
The length of the procedure depends on your type of treatment, but sedation helps us work more efficiently—so you spend less time in the chair overall.
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Pain Level
Discomfort with sedation is minimal to none. Sedation is designed to keep you calm and pain-free throughout the visit.
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Sedation Dentistry in New Braunfels, TX
Sedation dentistry offers a safe, relaxing way to get the care you need without discomfort. Whether you have dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, or want to get through a complex procedure in peace, our sedation options help you feel at ease from start to finish.
You deserve dental care that doesn’t involve fear or stress. Our sedation options, including nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral, and IV sedation, ensure your visit is calm, comfortable, and manageable.
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The Sedation Dentistry Process
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
Nitrous oxide sedation involves placing a small mask over the nose to deliver a blend of nitrous oxide and oxygen. As the gas is inhaled, patients feel relaxed, calm, and slightly euphoric yet remain awake and responsive. The effects begin quickly and wear off swiftly after removing the mask, allowing you to resume your normal day-to-day activities.
Oral Sedation
Oral sedation involves taking a prescribed sedative pill, usually an hour before your dental procedure. The medication helps you feel relaxed and drowsy, though you remain conscious and responsive. During treatment, your vital signs are monitored for safety. You’ll need someone to drive you home afterward, as the effects can last several hours.
IV Sedation
IV sedation involves administering sedative medication through a vein to help patients relax during dental procedures. Your dentist monitors vital signs throughout. Patients remain conscious but drowsy, often with little memory of the procedure. The effects begin quickly, and recovery may take several hours. Pre- and post-procedure instructions are given to ensure safety, including arranging for someone to drive the patient home afterward.
FAQ
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Is sedation dentistry safe?
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Do I need someone to accompany me after sedation?
This depends on the type of sedation you receive. If receiving nitrous oxide, you shouldn’t need anyone to drive you home—the effects will wear off quickly. But with oral or IV sedation, you will need someone to drive you home after your treatment.
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Is sedation just for people with anxiety?
Not at all. It’s also great for people with strong gag reflexes, sensitivity to pain, or anyone needing complex or multiple treatments at once.
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