Dental Anxiety & Sedation
How Safe Is Sedation Dentistry?
Learn the levels and types of dental sedation, what to do before your appointment, and who may be eligible for sedation.
Dental Anxiety & Sedation
Practical ways to feel calm and in control at the dentist.
Tips for staying calm at the dentist and a clear look at sedation options, from nitrous oxide to IV sedation, from a Beverly Hills cosmetic dental practice.
Dental anxiety is common, and it keeps many people away from care they want. These articles start with what you can do yourself, such as breathing, signals, and planning your visit, and then explain how a practice can make treatment easier, including the four levels of sedation: nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia.
If fear has kept you from the dentist, you are in the right place. The sedation dentistry page explains how comfort is planned for each visit.
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Dental Anxiety & Sedation
Does IV Sedation Only Help If You Are Experiencing Dental Anxiety?
IV sedation is used for more than dental anxiety. Learn what it is, who may benefit, and the types of dental work it can be used for.
Dental Anxiety & Sedation
Tips to Help You Stay Calm at the Dentist
Dental anxiety can keep people from routine care. Learn how distraction, relaxation, breathing, and sedation can help you stay calm.
The questions patients ask us first
Is sedation dentistry safe?
When it is planned around your health history and monitored throughout, sedation has a strong safety record. Dr. Hill is certified in IV conscious sedation, and a dental anesthesiologist is available for deeper levels.
Which type of sedation is right for me?
It depends on your anxiety level, the treatment, and your health. Light options like nitrous oxide wear off quickly, while IV sedation suits longer or more involved visits.
I haven’t been to a dentist in years. Where do I start?
Start with a conversation. A first visit can be a relaxed consultation where you share your concerns and nothing happens without your agreement.
One Patient at a Time
The practice books one patient at a time, which leaves room to go at your pace. Patients most often describe their care here as calm and judgment-free.