Do dental appointments make you nervous or anxious? Are you sensitive to sound or light? Do you have special healthcare needs that make it difficult to receive dental treatment?
Allred Dental offers the top sedation dentistry services near San Marcos, Oceanside, Encinitas, and beyond, because ours are always tailored to each patient's individual needs! No matter your anxiety level, we'll assess your health history and work with you to determine the safest, most appropriate level of sedation for you.
Free Oral Conscious Sedation
Do you suffer from anxiety while in the dental chair? Allred Dental always offers FREE oral conscious sedation to patients. This safe, effective medication ensures that your appointment is a calm and relaxing one!
Sedation Dentistry Options
Our San Marcos dentist's office offers the following levels of sedation:
Oral Conscious Sedation
Allred Dental offers oral conscious sedation to help anxious patients relax during treatment. This form of sedation is taken as a pill before the procedure and can be used as both a mild and moderate sedative. With mild sedation, patients feel drowsy; for moderate sedation, patients may fall into a light sleep.
Because we know how important it is for patients to feel comfortable, Allred Dental always offers FREE oral conscious sedation with any dental treatment!
Laughing Gas
Laughing gas, or inhalation sedation, is a form of light sedation and is typically offered to young patients or those with mild anxiety in the dental chair. Laughing gas is a colorless, odor-free gas that is administered through a comfortable breathing mask.
Dr. Allred controls the amount of gas to ensure maximum safety and comfort. With this form of sedation, you can expect to be fully relaxed while still fully awake and able to follow instructions.
IV Sedation
Intravenous (IV) sedation, also known as sleep dentistry, is offered to patients with extreme dental anxiety, to those with special healthcare needs, or for those who are set to undergo an oral surgery or long treatment.
IV sedation does not put the patient fully to sleep, but instead uses anti-anxiety medication that is administered directly into the veins to help promote relaxation. Most patients experience relaxation and temporary memory loss, and Dr. Allred will adjust the medication as needed during treatment.
Questions About Our Sedation Dentistry Services?
Dental treatments should never be uncomfortable or scary! Call Allred Dental today to learn how our sedation dentistry services can give you a comfortable experience in the dentist's chair.
Remember, our oral conscious sedation services are always FREE!
