Sedation Dentistry Long Beach

Conveniently located to serve Lakewood, Los Alamitos, Los Altos, and Belmont Shore

Sedation dentistry allows us to provide all of our patients with the expert dental care they need while ensuring they are as comfortable and relaxed as possible throughout the process. Dr. John Cho is a highly skilled and extensively trained dentist who is dedicated to providing all of our patients with the outstanding dental care they need. If going to the dentist is an anxiety-inducing experience for you, sedation dentistry in Long Beach.

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation is a beneficial treatment aid for patients with varying dental health needs, such as those who require longer dental appointments for major smile reconstruction or patients who are anxious about trips to the dentist. With relaxing sedation through nitrous oxide and oral conscious (pill form) treatment, we make dental procedures a more positive experience for all.

Sedation for Complex Treatment and Oral Surgery

Dr. Cho typically utilized sedation in conjunction with oral surgery or longer procedures that require more comprehensive care. As sedation shortens the perceived length of treatment, patients do not have to worry about sitting uncomfortably in a dental chair for longer appointments. For treatments that include implant placement, wisdom teeth extraction, or placement of multiple restorations, our Long Beach dental practice provides:

Nitrous Oxide – This method of sedation produces a feeling of relaxation and wellbeing that typically has a short half-life or duration. Nitrous can be used on its own for a lighter level of sedative or in conjunction with oral conscious sedation, to ease nervous patients while the effects of the pill form sedative take effect.

Oral Conscious Medication – For patients in need of sedation care that creates more lasting effects of relaxation, oral conscious medication is typically recommended. Using one or two doses, depending on patients’ levels of anxiety, oral conscious sedation creates a pleasant amnesiac effect. Patients do not remember their appointment and return to full awareness with a treated smile.

Even patients who have no issues with dental care, in general, can find themselves feeling antsy about more complex treatment. Sedation makes these treatment processes a simpler and more relaxing experience, so seeking necessary dental care for the rejuvenation of their oral health does not feel intimidating.