Sedation Dentistry

  • Is dental fear or anxiety preventing you from achieving a healthy mouth or the smile you desire?
  • Has it been a long time since your last dental appointment due to fear?
  • Do you have sensitive teeth and gums, difficulty getting numb for dental procedures, or a strong gag reflex that makes dental visits difficult and uncomfortable?
  • Do you have a lot of dental work that needs to be done, and would like to minimize the number of appointments?
  • Would you like to relax and/or sleep through your dental visit, and have little or no recollection of the procedure?

If your answer to any of these questions is YES, oral conscious sedation may be a good option for you.

Nitrous Oxide Analgesia

We offer nitrous oxide or “laughing gas” for patients that want to feel more relaxed during treatment, but still be alert and aware. The gas is administered through a small mask that covers the nose. Nitrous oxide leaves the body very quickly, so patients will feel back to normal shortly after removing the mask and can safely drive themselves to and from the appointment.

Nitrous Oxide Kingston, NH

Conscious Sedation Dentistry

For patients requiring a deeper level of sedation, conscious sedation may be a good option.

Who may benefit from conscious sedation dentistry?

  • Adults with anxiety about dental visits who may have put off dental care for many years due to dental phobia
  • Adults who want to have all of their dental care completed in a minimal amount of visits
  • Adults with a strong gag reflex that makes dental appointments uncomfortable and difficult
  • Adults who have difficulty getting numb for dental procedures
  • Adults who want to be treated in a relaxed, caring and comfortable environment
IV Sedation and General Anesthesia

IV Sedation and General Anesthesia

We are pleased to collaborate with Greg Aprilliano, CRNA of Prime Anesthesia, who provides IV sedation and general anesthesia for patients requiring a deeper level of sedation. This is done in our office at Kingston Dental Arts and allows individuals to comfortably sleep through their dental procedures with little to no recollection of the visit.

Please see www.primesedate.com to Meet Greg of Prime Anesthesia, and for information on Anesthesia Options.

What To Expect from Oral Sedation / Anxiolysis

You will need to schedule your sedation visit on a day when you have no other commitments, as you will be sleepy after your appointment. We prefer to do early morning appointments for sedation visits since you will be advised not to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your appointment.

You may be given a pill to take at bedtime the night before your appointment, and another pill to take one hour before your dental appointment so you will be relaxed upon arriving at our office. You will need a responsible adult to drive you to and from your appointment, and to remain with you after your visit for several hours.

We will be continuously monitoring your vitals throughout the entire visit. Nitrous oxide or “laughing gas” is often used in addition to oral medication for added comfort and relaxation.

You will be conscious and responsive during the appointment, but more relaxed.

If you are interested in learning more about sedation dentistry or want to learn if you are a good candidate, call our office today to schedule a free consultation.