Sedation Dentist West Jordan
Safe Dental Sedation Administered by Experts
Whether you need a longer or more complex procedure like dental implant placement or you experience dental-related fear and anxiety whenever you visit your dentist, our team at Salt Lake Smiles offers several safe methods of sedation dentistry in West Jordan. To help you have a more comfortable and positive experience, we may recommend oral conscious, nitrous oxide, or IV sedation. If you believe you could benefit from these services, give our team a call to learn more!
Why Choose Salt Lake Smiles for Sedation Dentistry?
- IV Sedation Administered by Nurse Anesthetists
- Dentist with 20+ Years of Experience
- Comprehensive Dentistry for All Ages
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral conscious sedation allows adults to feel right at home in the treatment chair, even if they have a long treatment or intense dental anxiety. Before your appointment, Dr. O will prescribe a pill for you to take, either Valium or Halcion, which will help you feel relaxed by the time you reach our dental office. Because the effects of oral conscious sedation can linger for up to several hours after your visit, you’ll need to have a trusted friend or family member ready to drive you to and from our office.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous oxide sedation is administered in-office, once our team helps you get comfortable in the treatment chair. We’ll place a small mask over your nose that will allow you to breathe in a colorless and odorless mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen. Within a couple of breaths, you’ll feel calm and even euphoric, helping you feel right at home. After the treatment is complete, our team will remove the mask. Because side-effects don’t linger, most patients are able to carry on with the rest of their day as they normally would.
IV Sedation
Our team partners with specially trained nurse anesthetists to provide IV sedation, which involves administering a medication directly into the bloodstream for near-immediate and long-lasting effects. Throughout the appointment, the nurse anesthetist will monitor your vitals and can adjust the level of medication you’re receiving depending on your body’s response to it, helping you feel a prolonged sense of comfort and relaxation.