Sedation dentistry provides safe, comfortable dental treatment for patients with special needs. Sometimes called relaxation dentistry, sedation dentistry is a method of managing pain and anxiety during professional dental care through the use of medication.

You can benefit from sedation dentistry if you experience one of more of the following:

• High fear of dental care
• Complex dental problems
• Traumatic dental experiences
• Fear of needles and shots
• Trouble getting numb
• Sensitive teeth

We offer Oral Conscious Sedation rather than general anesthesia in our office. Through this type of monitored sedation you will experience very deep relaxation while still being conscious. Dr. Schmidt will review a very thorough medical history to determine if you are a candidate. He will then provide you with one or two prescriptions for an oral medication as well as any necessary instructions. When the medication takes effect, you will be able to speak and respond to external requests, yet experience comfortable and pain-free dentistry. You must have a ride to and from any oral conscious sedation appointment.