We understand visits to the dentist can sometimes make patients nervous, anxious, or uncomfortable. Let the team at Nashville Smiles put you at ease with sedation options designed to keep you relaxed during your appointment!
With values rooted in Southern hospitality, we want you to feel at home. If you suffer from dental anxiety, or just need that next-level comfort to keep you at ease, we're here for you! We offer IV sedation, conscious sedation, and laughing gas to keep you comfy and calm while we work on your perfect smile.
We offer the following selection of sedation dentistry:
N₂O Comfort
N₂O comfort (also known as laughing gas) is a mild, odorless medication used to effectively manage anxiety during dental procedures. The gas has a light sedative effect to help patients stay calm and alert enough to answer questions throughout the procedure. Afterward, the patient is able to drive and continue their normal day-to-day activities.
Dr. Winfree will always carefully control the amount of gas administered to ensure your optimum comfort and safety!
Oral Conscious Sedation
Nashville Smiles offers oral conscious sedation to help promote relaxation during treatment. This form of sedation is taken as a pill prior to the procedure and can be used as either a mild or moderate sedative. With mild sedation, patients feel drowsy; for moderate sedation, patients may fall into a light sleep. Oral sedation is carefully prescribed by our team and is designed to be taken before the dental appointment.
For your safety, this form of sedation requires you to have a driver accompany you to and from the appointment. Normal activities can resume the next day, after the sedation has worn off.
IV Sedation
Intravenous (IV) sedation, also known as sleep dentistry, is offered to patients with extreme dental anxiety, to those with special healthcare needs, or for those who are set to undergo oral surgery or a long treatment. Most patients experience relaxation and temporary memory loss, and our doctors will adjust the medication as needed during treatment.
For your safety, this form of sedation requires you to have a driver accompany you to and from the appointment. Normal activities can resume the next day, after the sedation has worn off.
Questions About Our Southern Comfort Sedation?
Receiving top-quality dental care should never be scary! Because we prioritize comfort, safety, and Southern hospitality, Nashville Smiles will always make sure you're taken care of. Call us today to schedule your appointment!