Sedation Dentist – Morgan Hill, CA

Oral Conscious Dental Sedation

Generally reserved for patients who need extensive procedures or have severe anxiety, oral conscious sedation involves taking a pill that deeply relaxes you and lets us perform your treatment without worry. You’ll technically remain awake, but you’ll probably have no memory of the procedure the next day. Arrange for someone to drive you to and from our dental office since the effects of oral conscious sedation can linger for several hours afterward.

Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation

Nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” can help patients who only need a little help calming their dental nerves. We’ll simply fit a small mask over your nose, and you should begin feeling lighter and more euphoric almost instantly after you begin inhaling this odorless gas. As with oral conscious sedation, you’ll likely stay awake during the procedure yet have fuzzy memories of it at best. However, nitrous oxide wears off quickly, so you should be able to resume your normal day once your treatment is complete.