Dental fear and anxiety prevent many patients from getting the care they need to achieve a healthy smile. With sedation dentistry, you can experience pleasant dental visits, free from factors holding you back. Dr. Lauren Anderson and our team provide a safe, relaxed, and modern environment allowing you to feel comfortable receiving the treatment you need. Regardless the cause of your anxiety, you can experience positive dental visits with our gentle approach and relaxing sedation dentistry services.
Dr. Lauren Anderson and our team provide a safe, relaxed, and modern environment allowing you to feel comfortable receiving the treatment you need.
Sedation dentistry not only increases your comfort during periodontal and implant procedures but it also improves your relationship with dental care. With sedation dentistry, you can enjoy benefits like:
Dr. Anderson wants you and your family to receive the periodontal and implant care you need, without the worry. She earned her certification to safely administer both oral sedation and IV conscious sedation dentistry services.
With this method of sedation dentistry, a prescription sedative pill is taken one hour before your scheduled appointment in our office. Oral sedation induces a calm and relaxed feeling, leaving you free from worry about the treatment provided. Because the effects of oral sedation do linger for several hours, a companion driver is required to bring you to and from your visit.
She is proud to offer sedation dentistry services, to help you overcome dental fear and enjoy your journey to better periodontal health.
Oral sedation involves taking a prescription sedative pill about an hour before your dental appointment. It creates a deeply relaxed, calm state while keeping you conscious and responsive. Since the effects last several hours, a companion is needed to drive you home after the procedure.
IV conscious sedation delivers anti-anxiety medication directly into your bloodstream for faster, deeper relaxation. You’ll remain awake and able to respond to instructions, but most patients remember little to nothing about the procedure afterward. This method is ideal for longer or more complex treatments.
At Anderson Periodontal Wellness, Dr. Anderson is certified to administer both oral and IV conscious sedation. These techniques are paired with a calm, modern environment and gentle care practices to ease anxiety and support safe, efficient treatment from start to finish.
After oral or IV sedation, patients typically feel groggy for a few hours. You’ll need to avoid eating or drinking for at least six hours before your appointment, and rest is encouraged afterward. Most patients report little to no memory of the visit and feel more confident scheduling future care.
Dental anxiety can stem from past negative experiences, fear of pain, or general stress about dental work. Sedation dentistry uses calming medications to help you stay relaxed, avoid discomfort, and build trust with your care—transforming anxiety into a more positive experience.
Yes. Sedation dentistry allows you to remain relaxed and still for extended periods, making it possible to complete multiple treatments in a single visit. This helps reduce the number of appointments needed and supports more efficient care for patients with busy schedules.
Sedation creates a calm mental state and can block memories of the procedure altogether. Over time, positive, stress-free visits help build new associations with dental care—making it easier to attend future appointments without fear or anxiety.
When dental fear prevents you from seeking care, your oral health can suffer. Sedation dentistry helps you get the treatment you need in a safe, stress-free environment—improving both your dental outcomes and your peace of mind.
Dr. Anderson is certified in both oral and IV sedation techniques. She carefully reviews your health history, monitors you throughout the procedure, and follows all sedation protocols to ensure maximum safety and comfort at every stage of your visit.
If fear or anxiety has kept you from the dentist, now is the time to schedule a sedation consultation. Early intervention leads to better health outcomes—and a more relaxed, confident relationship with dental care moving forward.
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