Sedation Dentistry

At Wright Family Dentistry, your comfort is paramount. We provide a soothing atmosphere and our team is here to help you feel at ease. However, we understand that for some of our patients, coming in for treatment makes them very apprehensive. For those patients, Dr. Wright offers sedation dentistry to help calm and relax you. You should consider sedation dentistry if:

• You suffer from severe anxiety or fear of the dentist
• Local anesthetics do not have a numbing effect on you
• You have a sensitive gag reflex
• You suffer from any health issues, such as neck or back pain, which could lead to discomfort while sitting in a dentist’s chair

Fear and discomfort don’t have to keep you from the beautiful smile you deserve. After evaluating your personal situation, Dr. Wright can recommend one of the following sedation dentistry techniques:

• IV Sedation

  involves a trained, in-office anesthesiologist who will sedate you. This method allows us unprecedented control over relaxation levels, so we can tailor the sedation to your specific needs. Depending on the amount of sedative you receive, you will feel extremely relaxed, drowsy, or you may fall asleep completely. Typically, patients remain conscious and can respond to questions but do not experience extreme nervousness or discomfort, remembering little about the appointment afterwards.

• Oral Conscious Sedation

  involves a medication taken orally prior to your visit. This method allows patients to feel relaxed in the dental chair, while remaining conscious and able to answer the dentist’s questions. Although your dental procedures may take hours, you will feel as if they take only minutes. Some patients become so relaxed that they fall asleep in the dentist’s chair. The effects of the sedative typically subside the following day.

• Nitrous Oxide Sedation

  involves a colorless, odorless gas inhaled through a nasal mask. Many people know nitrous oxide as laughing gas. We will control the amount of nitrous you receive to ensure your safety. Once you begin breathing the gas, you will feel relaxed, so the dentist can perform your dental work while you stay completely comfortable. The effects of nitrous oxide subside once we remove your mask, so if nitrous is the only anesthesia you receive, you will be capable of driving yourself home following the visit and can continue your daily activities as normal.

The Key to Long-Term Dental Health

Wright Family Dentistry invites you to experience expert dental care with a comforting, personal touch. Our Weatherford family dental practice serves Fort Worth, Mineral Wells, Aledo, Hudson Oaks, and the surrounding areas. Contact our Weatherford, TX dental office for your appointment today.