Do you worry about how your child will react at the dentist's office? It's a common concern among parents, and at All Smiles Kids Dental in Corona, CA, we understand these anxieties. That's why we offer safe and effective sedation options to ensure a comfortable and stress-free experience for your child.
When Can a Child Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?
Children of any age can benefit from sedation, especially those who:
- Experience fear or dental anxiety
- Require extensive dental work
- Have a low pain threshold
- Have a strong gag reflex
- Have trouble sitting still during procedures
- Have special needs
- Are sensitive to a dental office's sights, sounds, or smells
Types of Pediatric Sedation We Offer
Nitrous Oxide
Commonly called 'laughing gas,' nitrous oxide is a mild sedative that can help your child relax during dental procedures. We administer it through a small breathing mask that fits over the nose. As your child inhales, they will experience its calming effects within minutes. Nitrous oxide is safe, and we can adjust the sedation level in real-time. The effects wear off quickly once we remove the mask.
Oral Sedation
If your child needs a little more help relaxing, we offer safe oral sedation. It involves administering a liquid or pill before the procedure. Your child will remain awake but significantly calmer and may not remember much of the procedure afterward.
IV Sedation
If your child requires more complex or extensive dentistry or has high levels of anxiety, IV sedation may be the perfect option. We use the services of a licensed on-staff anesthesiologist specially trained and certified to administer IV sedation safely at our Corona, CA, dental office. Your child will remain calm and conscious but unaware of the activity around them, with no memory afterward of what happened.
Schedule Your Child’s Next Visit with Peace of Mind
Pediatric dental sedation at our Corona, CA, dental office allows us to provide necessary care for your child, ensuring a positive experience for both you and your child. Please call (951) 898-8845 if you have questions or need to schedule an appointment.