Sedation Dentistry

Relax and Receive an Amazing Smile

If fear or anxiety has kept you from the dental care you need and the magnificent smile you want, you’re in good company. One estimate shows that 40 million Americans avoid dental visits because of anxiety. Dr. Valentine understands dental phobia, and she offers sedation dentistry to help patients enjoy a stress-free, rewarding, and comfortable dental visit.

Nitrous Oxide

Also called laughing gas, this colorless, sweet-smelling gas allows patients to enter a relaxed state as they breathe in the nitrous oxide from a loose-fitting nose mask. Once we turn off the laughing gas, you will feel no lingering effects and can resume normal activities.

Oral Sedation

For mild nervousness, Dr. Valentine may prescribe a dose of an anti-anxiety medication. You will take the pill about an hour before the appointment. Oral sedation will put you in to a totally peaceful state during treatment.

Oral Conscious Sedation

With oral conscious sedation, we combine nitrous oxide and an oral anti-anxiety medication. Dr. Valentine uses oral conscious sedation for patients who need moderate sedation. If you choose oral sedation, please plan to have a ride to and from our Beverly Hills, CA dental office. The effects of the medication will linger, so prepare to stay home for the remainder of the day following your dental visit.

IV Sedation

During IV (intravenous) sedation, medication is administered directly into the blood stream. IV sedation produces a consistent level of deep sedation during longer procedures and benefits patients with extreme dental phobia. As with oral sedation, plan to have a driver following your appointment, and expect to stay home the rest of the day.

Make Your Appointment Today!
Call our Beverly Hills dental office (310-551-2955) located in East Beverly Hills, CA and reserve your no-cost personal consultation. Dr. Valentine and our friendly team believe that every patient seeking affordable family and cosmetic dentistry deserves to feel good, look good, and enjoy a lasting, healthy smile.