At Midtown Dental, we know that visiting the dentist can feel overwhelming for many people. Your comfort matters to us, and we want every visit to feel calm, safe, and manageable. That’s why we offer compassionate sedation dentistry options designed to help you relax and feel at ease throughout your appointment. Whether you experience mild nervousness or struggle with more significant dental anxiety, our team will take the time to understand your needs and recommend the level of support that feels right for you. Our goal is to reduce stress, keep you comfortable, and make it easier for you to receive the care you deserve, without fear or worry.
Our sedation dentistry treatments in Raleigh include:
Laughing Gas
Laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, is a very common, safe, and effective sedation method, used to help you feel more relaxed and comfortable during your dental procedure. It is a colorless, odorless gas mixed with oxygen that you breathe through a small mask placed over your nose. Within minutes, you'll feel a sense of calm and well-being, which helps ease anxiety and make long procedures feel shorter. Crucially, you remain fully conscious and able to communicate with your dentist throughout the entire process. Once the procedure is complete, the nitrous oxide is quickly flushed out of your system with pure oxygen, allowing you to recover instantly and drive yourself home safely, with no lingering grogginess.
Conscious Oral Sedation for Anxiety
For patients who experience significant anxiety or fear about dental procedures, conscious oral sedation offers a simple and effective way to achieve a state of deep relaxation during your visit. This form of sedation involves taking a prescribed pill, usually a small dose of an anti-anxiety medication, about an hour before your scheduled appointment. The medication doesn't put you to sleep, but it makes you feel drowsy, extremely calm, and indifferent to the work being done.
While you remain conscious and able to communicate with your dental team, many patients remember very little of the actual procedure. Because the effects of the oral sedative take time to wear off completely, you must have a responsible adult drive you to and from your appointment for your safety.
Experience Calm, Comfortable Dentistry in Raleigh
Don't let dental anxiety keep you from achieving the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve. Sedation dentistry makes comfortable care possible, even for complex or lengthy procedures. Call Midtown Dental today to schedule a consultation to discuss your treatment concerns and discover if sedation dentistry is right for you.
