Sunnyvale Kids Pediatric Dentistry is designed to be a warm, comforting environment for children of all ages. Even still, our compassionate team understands kids can experience anxieties, fears, and discomfort related to dental treatment regardless of the environment — that's why we offer sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry is a safe, customized, and effective treatment option designed to give kids a comfortable experience in the dentist's chair.
Whether your child has special needs, dental phobia, or simply has a hard time sitting in the dental chair and tolerating treatment, we offer several comfortable, safe sedation options to help them relax, and even enjoy, their visit to our office.
Laughing Gas
Laughing gas is a mild form of sedation dentistry that is breathed through a flexible, comfortable mask. Children will experience reduced muscle tension, enhanced relaxation, and a warm, floating sensation.
Laughing gas can also provide the following calming benefits:
- Eases your child's anxiety in the dentist's chair
- Allows complex or extensive procedures to be performed in a single visit, saving you time from follow-up appointments
- Effective for special needs patients
Patients and parents often report that the effects of laughing gas help their treatment seem to fly by! The effects of inhaled laughing gas sedation are temporary, and will dissipate soon after your child's dental treatment is completed.
IV Sedation
IV sedation dentistry is a safe way to eliminate the fear and anxiety many patients feel during dental procedures. We work closely with an excellent pediatric dental anesthesiologist to ensure your child has a pleasant experience during their dental treatment. IV sedation dentistry also allows our doctors to complete complex dental procedures in just one or two appointments!
Learn More About Safe Sedation Dentistry for Kids
At Sunnyvale Kids, we use sedation dentistry to help kids stay calm and smiling throughout their visit! For children who experience dental anxiety or have special healthcare needs, our sedation dentistry services are designed to make their trip to the dentist a positive experience. Call us today to learn more about scheduling your child's dentist appointment with sedation.
Our safe sedation dentistry services for children can be recommended to help children suffering from severe pain, oral injury, broken or cracked teeth, a dental abscess, or a gentle root canal. Call us to determine the best treatment plan for your child's dental care needs.