Sedation guide
1 min read · Patient guide
Sedation dentistry uses medication to help you relax—or sleep—through dental care. Here’s how the options differ and who they’re for.
Eagle River practice • serving patients since 2007
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Use this guide to prepare better questions—then call us with them.
Patients with dental anxiety or phobia, a strong gag reflex, difficulty getting numb, or a lot of treatment to complete in fewer visits.
General patient education from Legacy Dental Arts · Published · Not a diagnosis or substitute for individual dental advice.
Helpful questions
Yes, when provided by trained clinicians with proper monitoring. Dr. Penfield has advanced sedation training through DOCS and ADMA, and your vital signs are monitored throughout. We review your health history at a consultation first.
After nitrous oxide, yes—it wears off within minutes. Oral and IV sedation both leave you too drowsy to drive, so you’ll need a ride.
No. Nitrous oxide is complimentary at Legacy for any appointment, including cleanings.
With nitrous oxide, yes. Most patients under oral sedation stay awake but deeply relaxed and remember little of the visit.
When you’re ready
We’ll review your health history first, then choose the level of sedation that fits the appointment and your comfort.
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