Sedation Dentistry

Many people associate dental visits with fear or anxiety due to childhood trauma or memories of painful dental treatment. For a few people, even the sound of a dentist's drill is enough to trigger an alarmed reaction. However, many of these people may not be aware that most dental procedures can be performed without pain or discomfort thanks to the modern relaxation and sedation dentistry options offered at our Newton practice. Our dentist and his entire team are highly trained in providing safe, effective sedation dentistry for all Newton patients, ensuring that even the most nervous of patients can get the treatment they need to maintain proper oral health and achieve a winning smile without unnecessary worry, stress, or pain.

While relaxation dentistry is not right for everyone, most people can benefit from pain-free treatment using one of the sedation options offered at our spa-like Newton practice. Your dentist and the staff will review your medical history and help you decide whether relaxation dentistry is right for you.

You may be a suitable candidate for sedation dentistry at our Newton office if you have any of the following:

• Dental anxiety
• Dental phobias, such as fear of needles, shots, or drill sounds
• Traumatic dental experiences in the past
• Sensitive teeth
• Easily triggered gag reflex
• Difficulty getting numb
• Complex dental issues
• Limited time
• Difficulty controlling movement

You should alert our staff to any medications you are currently taking prior to any sedation dentistry procedure.

Because sedation dentistry relaxes so completely, it is ideal for patients who need extensive dental work that would normally require multiple office visits. At our Newton office, our sleep dentist can administer sedation with any number of treatments, such as porcelain veneers, crowns, or laser dentistry treatments. With sedation dentistry, we can handle several procedures during a single office visit, saving you the time and hassle of multiple appointments.