Sedation Dentistry FAQ

Sedation Dentistry is the simple, painless answer to dental anxiety. If you have any degree of fear about visits to the dentist or dental treatment, Sedation Dentistry gives you a way to relax and have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout both.

Dentists have been using various Sedation Dentistry techniques to calm and comfort their patients for more than 30 years.

No. Most patients feel no pain during the treatment. However, depending on your treatment, you may have soreness, swelling or slight pain after. Pain medications may be recommended depending on the severity of your treatment.

The amount of sedation given is just enough to make you completely unaware of the treatment you are undergoing. It will feel as if you are asleep.

No. You will have little to no memory of your dental treatment.

Normally there is little to no grogginess afterward. However, for your safety, we do still require that you have someone else (friend, family member, etc.) drive you home

Yes. Beforehand we review your medical history just to be sure, and we monitor you very closely the entire time you are under sedation.

You may bring anything that makes you feel more comfortable or secure; however, we do already provide certain comfort amenities for you such as blankets and pillows. Please bring any emergency medications you are taking (such as asthma inhalers). Also, as mentioned, please bring a companion to drive you home after the appointment.

To schedule a Sedation Dentistry appointment with one of our dentists today, call our Culver City dentistry office or fill out an appointment request form here.