Sedation Dentistry

Treatment setting: Sedations are not performed in the Sunny Day Pediatric Dentistry office. Your child’s evaluation helps the team discuss treatment arrangements, including hospital care when appropriate. The descriptions below are general information; they do not mean that every method is available in our office.

Your first visit to our office will consist of an exam, also known as a ‘limited exam’ to assess your child’s specific needs. Some reasons why we may not be able to fix your child’s tooth the same day or on their first visit to our office could include the following:

1. First, we need to thoroughly evaluate your child to determine the best course of treatment. This may involve taking X-rays or performing an examination to ensure we understand the issue fully.
2. Some dental issues, especially in children, can be complex. If your child needs a more extensive procedure, like sedation, we have to schedule your child appropriately for their safety. Sedations are not done in office at Sunny Day Pediatric Dentistry
3. Your child’s comfort and safety is our top priority. We want to make sure that any treatment is done in a low stress manner. Sometimes, it’s better to schedule the procedure for a time when we can give it our full attention.
4. Depending on our schedule, we may not have enough time to complete the procedure during your visit, and we want to avoid rushing through any treatment.

We truly appreciate your understanding, and we can discuss the next steps for your child’s treatment and schedule an appointment at a time that works best.

Sedation Dentistry

Sedation Dentistry uses medication to help your child relax for a better dental care experience. Sedation dentistry can even help children with severe dental anxiety.

Sedation dentistry offers many benefits to meet your child’s individual needs such as reducing the sensation of passing time. This can be very useful if your child needs complex or multiple treatments in a single sitting.

The team will explain the treatment setting, who will provide care, and the preparation and monitoring arrangements for your child.

Nitrous Oxide 

Nitrous Oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is a mild dental sedation medication. Once inhaled, it induces a state of mild relaxation. It also reduces sensitivity to pain. Ask our team whether nitrous oxide is appropriate for your child and where their treatment would take place. Following treatment, oxygen is used to neutralize the effects of nitrous oxide. Follow the treatment team’s instructions before and after the appointment.

General Anesthesia

General anesthesia requires an individualized treatment plan and a qualified anesthesia team. Discuss the location, preparation, recovery, and follow-up arrangements with your child’s care team.

 Your child’s safety is our top priority. At their appointment, be sure to tell us:

• Any prescription medications or over-the-counter medications they are taking
• Any herbal or nutritional supplements they are using
• Any allergies they have, particularly medication reactions
• Any health conditions they have
• Any questions or concerns you may have about your child’s treatment or about sedation dentistry

Surgery Questions

If you have any questions regarding an upcoming surgery appointment please click the below button and our team will get back to you within 48hrs Monday- Thursday.

For more information about using sedation dentistry for your child’s next treatment, contact Sunny Day Pediatric Dentistry.