Dental sedation uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. Unlike general anesthesia, sedation dentistry keeps you conscious and responsive, but deeply relaxed. This approach is often referred to as conscious sedation or “twilight sleep.”

Dental sedation is commonly recommended for patients with dental anxiety, fear of needles, sensitive gag reflexes, difficulty sitting still, or those requiring longer or more complex treatments.

Types of Dental Sedation

  • Inhalation Sedation (Laughing Gas)

  • Oral Conscious Sedation

  • IV Sedation