All Family Dental - Oakdale

Sedation in Oakdale

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All Family Dental - What is Sleep Dentistry?

We aim to ensure that you feel no pain or discomfort during your dental procedure by offering a variety of anesthetic and sedation options. These methods can be customized to suit your individual treatment plan and needs, all under the expert guidance of your dentist or specialist.

Types of Sedation

There are three main sedation methods available, each designed to suit different levels of comfort:

Local Freezing

This well-known method involves numbing a specific area of your mouth with a local anesthetic. While you may feel some pressure, you won’t experience any pain during the procedure.

Sedation

Light to moderate sedation can be achieved through prescription medication, laughing gas, or an IV. This method keeps you fully conscious but deeply relaxed. Sedation is often used alongside local freezing, where the area is numbed first, ensuring you won’t feel pain but may still experience some pressure.

Sleep Dentistry

For patients opting for general anesthesia or deep sedation, you’ll be either nearly or completely unconscious during the procedure. Those who remain awake often report no memory of the treatment. Once you wake up, you’ll feel relaxed and drowsy, and you’ll need someone to drive you home and stay with you afterward.

The Benefits Of Dental Sedation

Sedation dentistry and sleep dentistry offer valuable solutions for patients facing various challenges, making dental care more accessible and comfortable. Here are some of the key benefits of sedation dentistry:

Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Don’t let fear or anxiety prevent you from getting the dental care you need. Whether you experience mild nervousness or severe dental anxiety, we’re here to support you. Your dental health is important, and sedation options ensure that fear doesn’t interfere with your treatment.

Make Time Fly By

For longer procedures that require you to stay still with your mouth open, sedation helps you stay relaxed and comfortable. With IV sedation, the procedure will feel as if it passes in an instant, helping you feel at ease throughout.

Tailored for Your Personal Needs

Sedation is ideal for patients with unique challenges, such as a sensitive gag reflex, chronic conditions like restless leg syndrome, or those who find local anesthesia ineffective. This approach ensures that everyone can receive the necessary treatment in a way that suits their individual needs.

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Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

We take your safety seriously by thoroughly reviewing your medical history to determine if sedation dentistry is appropriate for you. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities throughout the process.

Under sedation, you will feel relaxed and drowsy. Some patients describe a mild tingling sensation. Afterward, you may experience mild amnesia and won’t remember the procedure.

It’s understandable to feel anxious about sedation, but most sedation options don’t involve putting you to sleep. Instead, they help you relax deeply, often leaving you with no memory of the procedure once it’s completed.

Yes, for procedures involving sedation, we strongly recommend that you have a friend or family member drive you home. It’s important to allow the sedation to fully wear off and give your body time to recover before resuming normal activities.

Sedation typically wears off in 2 to 8 hours, depending on the type used. We recommend taking it easy and allowing up to 24 hours for your body to fully recover before returning to your usual activities.

Generally, it’s best to avoid eating or drinking for several hours before your appointment to reduce the risk of complications. Your dentist will give you specific instructions based on the type of sedation planned for your procedure.

If you experience nausea after sedation, try to rest and stay hydrated. Your dentist may recommend over-the-counter medications to help relieve discomfort. If nausea continues or worsens, contact your dental office for further advice.

Google Verified Patient Reviews

mul gim
2 months ago
Very Impressive, usually one does not see such kind of service. Went for a quick Free Consultation and the entire staff were Exceptional, Accommodating, Professional, and Compassionate. Dr. Anderson is an Expert Specialist. Extremely Knowledgeable and Kind. He was able to answer all my questions and concerns for Bio mimetic Dentistry and overall Longevity. Highly recommend.
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Samantha Kae
1 year ago
My husband had a great experience here. He has been to many dental offices and has always had pain during the procedure. Thanks to Dr. Anderson and Shayla he felt nothing at all through both an extraction and a root canal. Our family would very much recommend these guys and will always be receiving our dental work here!
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Joan Berg
1 year ago
I am truly afraid of the dentist but this place is so nice and accommodating. They made me feel very comfortable. I especially like Dr Timm, Ashley and Laura. They all work well with each other and truly want the patient to be as comfortable as possible. I still don’t like going to the dentist but they make my visit bearable for me and I really appreciate what they do Update saw Dr Anderson and Sara today. Awesome job. They took their time and treated me well. Even hit an ankle bracelet. Thanks Sara. Come see them, great work and great personalities
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Bryan Foss
2 years ago
Dr. Kevin and his assistant Sara were absolutely fantastic. I have never had the personable service and feeling like my best interests were the most important. I have found my forever dentist. I will definitely be sending people I care about there!
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McCallion Stark
6 years ago
Dr Anderson, Dr Tim and the staff Shayla, Marlena, Mary, Tara, Melanie, are VERY professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I’ve been coming here for a year now and every time I come in they know me by name - very impressive. That’s the high level of attention to detail they provide. Walking into All Family Dental gives me a friendly feeling of warmth, comfort, and confidence that I am right were I want to be for my dental work. I would recommend All Family Dental to any and all of my friends and family. I consider myself very fortunate that I found such a solid dental practice with such wonderful people. You will too!
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mul gim
2 months ago
Very Impressive, usually one does not see such kind of service. Went for a quick Free Consultation and the entire staff were Exceptional, Accommodating, Professional, and Compassionate. Dr. Anderson is an Expert Specialist. Extremely Knowledgeable and Kind. He was able to answer all my questions and concerns for Bio mimetic Dentistry and overall Longevity. Highly recommend.
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Samantha Kae
1 year ago
My husband had a great experience here. He has been to many dental offices and has always had pain during the procedure. Thanks to Dr. Anderson and Shayla he felt nothing at all through both an extraction and a root canal. Our family would very much recommend these guys and will always be receiving our dental work here!
More
Joan Berg
1 year ago
I am truly afraid of the dentist but this place is so nice and accommodating. They made me feel very comfortable. I especially like Dr Timm, Ashley and Laura. They all work well with each other and truly want the patient to be as comfortable as possible. I still don’t like going to the dentist but they make my visit bearable for me and I really appreciate what they do Update saw Dr Anderson and Sara today. Awesome job. They took their time and treated me well. Even hit an ankle bracelet. Thanks Sara. Come see them, great work and great personalities
More
Bryan Foss
2 years ago
Dr. Kevin and his assistant Sara were absolutely fantastic. I have never had the personable service and feeling like my best interests were the most important. I have found my forever dentist. I will definitely be sending people I care about there!
More
McCallion Stark
6 years ago
Dr Anderson, Dr Tim and the staff Shayla, Marlena, Mary, Tara, Melanie, are VERY professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I’ve been coming here for a year now and every time I come in they know me by name - very impressive. That’s the high level of attention to detail they provide. Walking into All Family Dental gives me a friendly feeling of warmth, comfort, and confidence that I am right were I want to be for my dental work. I would recommend All Family Dental to any and all of my friends and family. I consider myself very fortunate that I found such a solid dental practice with such wonderful people. You will too!
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