Sedation dentistry uses sedatives to block pain, calm the patient, or ease them into sleep before and during their procedure. There are many different sedative agents available for patients and their needs. Some sedatives merely calm the patient and reduce the sensation in their mouth. Others put the patient to sleep completely. Some options used during dental procedures include nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedatives, injections, and IV sedation.
According to WebMD, 9% to 20% of Americans exhibit some level of dental phobia. Fear of pain, cost, anesthesia, loss of control, and other factors make many patients afraid of going to the dentist. Dr. Zadeh has over 30 years of experience and has dealt with thousands of patients with various levels of anxiety.