Sedation Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA and Bryn Mawr, PA
Many patients have had traumatic experiences in dentistry or have other anxieties about their treatment. At The Dental Spa, our dentists strive to meet your individual comfort needs. For our patients with anxiety, sedation dentistry may be the answer. We offer both nitrous oxide and oral (conscious) sedation as options for our patients.
Laughing Gas
Laughing Gas is a safe and effective sedative agent that will help you relax. It is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose.
Laughing gas is one option we may offer to help make you more comfortable during certain procedures. It is not intended to put you to sleep. You will be able to hear and respond to any requests or directions we may have. Our dentists will ask you to breathe normally through your nose, and within a few short minutes you should start to feel the effects of the laughing gas. You may feel light-headed or a tingling in your arms and legs. Some people say their arms and legs feel heavy. Ultimately, you should feel calm and comfortable. The effects of laughing gas wear off soon after the mask is removed. Talk to our laughing gas dentist whether it would be a good option for you at your next appointment.
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Oral (Conscious) Sedation
Oral sedation dentistry allows our dentists to create a safe and comfortable dental experience for patients who avoid the dentist out of fear.
With sedation, your dentist can work more effectively by helping you become as comfortable as possible using well established and proven methods. There are a variety of sedation medications that are taken orally or “sublingually” (under the tongue). All sedation medicines are administered at our offices, under the care of an assistant.
This type of dental care does require that you have a driver to bring you home from your appointment, as it takes several hours for the medication to completely wear off. For more information about oral sedation dentistry near you at The Dental Spa, please call us, we serve the patients of Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square, Fitler Square, South Philadelphia, Fishtown, Kensington, West Philadelphia, PA, Bryn Mawr PA, Wayne, Radnor, Villanova, Haverford, Wynnewood, Narberth and Bala Cynwyd!.