Dental phobia, nervousness, overstimulation, and anxiety are all reasons why children may not feel comfortable coming to the dentist’s office. Our team will always try to make your little one feel right at home while they’re here, but in some situations, sedation dentistry for kids in Satellite Beach may be necessary. Our team offers multiple types to help calm and relax your little one while in the treatment chair. Call our office today to find out more!
For minor dental jitters, we can place a small nose mask on your child that will allow them to breathe in a colorless, odorless gas. Within a few moments, they’ll feel a relaxing wave wash over them that will make the rest of their appointment smooth sailing. After their service, they should feel like their normal selves within a few minutes.
Oral conscious sedation is administered in the form of a single pill that your child will take before their appointment. Typically, the medications we use are in the diazepam family, like Valium. It helps treat anxiety and allows them to sit more comfortably in the treatment chair. Because the effects can linger for up to eight hours, they’ll need to take the rest of the day off of school and rest.
IV sedation is administered directly into the bloodstream in our office. We typically recommend this method for children with more severe fear or anxiety or those receiving more extensive dental treatment. As soon as the medication is administered, your child will notice the relaxing effects. In many cases, children aren’t able to remember much of their appointment when on IV sedation, making it almost seem like a dream!
