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At Smile Surfers, we make your little surfer’s dental visits feel like a breeze by using positive behavior techniques and creating a fun, welcoming environment.
However, we understand that some children may need a bit more help feeling comfortable during treatment. That’s why we offer sedation dentistry, designed to keep your child calm and at ease. Sedation may be a good option if your child experiences:
Contact us to find out if sedation dentistry is the right choice for your little surfer!
Sedation dentistry helps your child build trust with the dentist and dental procedures, making it easier for them to overcome any fears and establish lifelong healthy dental habits.
Sedation is designed to help your child relax, allowing them to comfortably sit through the appointment without worrying about the procedure.
If your little one has difficulty with dental treatments, sedation may enable our pediatric dentists to complete multiple procedures in one visit, reducing the need for additional appointments.
Nitrous oxide, often referred to as laughing gas, provides a gentle form of sedation.
Your child will breathe it in through a nosepiece, helping them feel relaxed throughout their procedure. The dentist can adjust the sedation level to ensure your child’s comfort.
With nitrous oxide, your child stays awake and can communicate or respond to the dentist’s instructions.
This method provides mild to moderate sedation.
Oral conscious sedation allows your child to feel very relaxed and comfortable during their appointment. They may become drowsy or even fall asleep, but the sedative will not render them unconscious. We’ll monitor them closely throughout the appointment to ensure their safety, and afterward, they may have little to no memory of the experience.
General anesthesia is a potent sedative given by an anesthesiologist in our office. It may be recommended for your child based on:
Throughout the visit, your child will be closely monitored to ensure their safety, and afterward, they will have no memory of the procedure.
It depends on your child’s specific needs, the type and number of procedures required, and other factors.
If you believe your child could benefit from dental sedation, contact us for a personalized recommendation.
Yes, all types of sedation we offer are safe. We will closely monitor your child throughout the entire process and adjust the sedation to ensure their comfort.
We adhere to the guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for sedating children. Your child’s safety is our top priority.
The cost can vary depending on the type of sedation used, the procedures performed, and your insurance coverage.
For a quote and to discuss payment options, please contact us to your nearest Smile Surfers location.
After the procedure, we’ll turn off the laughing gas, and its effects will start to fade almost immediately. Typically, it takes just a few minutes, but it can last up to 30 minutes.
Your child should be able to return to school following their appointment.
