Dr. Game, your local Johns Island dentist, and his team are proud to offer gentle sedation options to enhance your experience in the dentist’s chair. At Stono Dental Care, we understand that dental anxiety is one of the main reasons people avoid or postpone a trip to the dentist’s office. Dr. Game will always work with you to determine the best, safest sedation plan for your needs, with available options including laughing gas, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation.
Sedation Dentistry for Dental Anxiety
At Stono Dental Care, we understand dental procedures can make patients feel anxious, nervous, or uncomfortable. To make your experience as stress-free as possible, we offer sedation dentistry for those who experience dental anxiety or have special healthcare needs.
Laughing Gas
Laughing gas is a sweet-smelling substance that is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through the nose to provide a calming sense of relaxation. With laughing gas, patients will remain conscious to be able to communicate with Dr. Game and answer any necessary questions throughout treatment. The effects typically wear off quickly after the nitrous oxide is stopped, allowing you to go about your day!
Oral Conscious Sedation
Because it is stronger than laughing gas, oral conscious sedation is recommended for patients with more severe dental anxiety. After your consultation, Dr. Game can prescribe a pill to be taken as prescribed, allowing it to take effect by the time you arrive in the dentist’s chair.
Oral conscious sedation will keep you calm and conscious for your treatment, allowing you to communicate with Dr. Game. The calming sedation effects can last for several hours, so patients opting for this method of sedation will need to follow Dr. Game’s post-sedation instructions and arrange transportation home after treatment.
IV Sedation
Our team can offer intravenous (IV) sedation to patients who experience more severe dental anxiety or who are scheduled for an oral surgery or longer treatment. IV sedation involves anti-anxiety medication directly administered into the veins to promote a feeling of calm and relaxation. Most patients who select IV sedation can also expect to experience temporary memory loss of the procedure.
Before your treatment, Dr. Game will design a custom treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Learn More About Sedation Dentistry with Stono Dental Care
Seeking comfortable sedation dentistry near Johns Island, West Ashley, Hollywood, Rantowles, or Charleston, SC? Dr. Game and his professional team have the necessary expertise to provide eligible patients with a comprehensive selection of dental services, including sedation options to keep treatment comfortable and calm for every patient.
If you have dental anxiety or special healthcare needs, contact our office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Game. We look forward to taking care of you and your glowing smile!
