Sedation Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry

Did you know…
that here are three different types of sedation dentistry? You can opt for sedation administered in one of the following ways:
- Oral Sedation – A pharmacological agent administered prior to treatment to alleviate anxiety and help patients relax.
- Inhalation Sedation – Also known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide offers a euphoric feeling that makes dental treatments more pleasant.
- IV Sedation – This is a deep sedation reserved for patients who want little or no memory of their dental visits.
If you want to visit our dentist in Houston, Texas, to experience dentistry beyond the ordinary, we invite you to contact us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
That depends on the type of sedation you undergo. Oral sedation is relatively simple and involves taking a prescribed medication about an hour prior to your procedure. You’ll feel more relaxed, yet completely aware of your surroundings during treatment. Use of oral sedation requires that a driver bring you to and from your dental appointment with Dr. Fisher and you may not be suitable to return to daily activities such as work.
If you choose nitrous oxide, you’ll be instructed to inhale the gas at the beginning of your appointment. Additional nitrous can be administered throughout your procedure to keep you in a state of euphoria. At the conclusion of your treatment, you’ll be given oxygen to help ‘snap’ you out of your sedated state. After nitrous oxide laughing gas you are able to drive your car and return to daily activity.
If IV sedation is right for you, you’ll be instructed to avoid foods and beverages the night before your treatment. A sedative will be administered to you intravenously prior to your procedure, causing you to fall into a deep sleep. An anesthesiologist will monitor you throughout the procedure and adjust dosage as needed. After IV sedation, you will need a driver to take you home.