Sedation Dentistry

Do you avoid dental care because you aren't comfortable with dental appointments or you’re just plain nervous and scared?  Do you put off seeing a dentist because you need a lot of treatment but can’t find time for multiple appointments?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re not alone!  Fortunately, Flower Dental offers sedation dentistry that can help you relax in total comfort through your appointment, or if you prefer, to be completely asleep through it.  Sedation can also help you finish all of your work in just one visit! 

Who can benefit from sedation dentistry?

Sedation dentistry may be right for you if you want to be comfortable and relaxed throughout your dental visit.  Do any of these statements describe you?

• I'm afraid of the dentist and dislike needles.
• I have had bad experiences with dentists. 
• The dentist has never been able to get me numb. 
• I can't get comfortable or sit still in the dental chair.
• I've always hated the sounds and the smells at the dentist.
• I gag every time the dentist puts anything in my mouth.
• My teeth are very sensitive.
• I don't have time to keep coming back for all the appointments I need.

Sedation Options

Dr Flower offers several sedation options to keep you comfortable and relaxed through the entire appointment.

• Oral conscious sedation

This is accomplished using safe, gentle medication in the form of a small pill combined with nitrous oxide (laughing gas).  You will be sedated enough to be unaware of the treatment, as if you were snoozing.   Dr. Flower will continually monitor your blood oxygen level and blood pressure while you are sedated.

• Deep sedation or sleep dentistry