Sedation Dentistry – Franklin Park, IL
Feel More Comfortable in the Dental Office
Children as well as adults can feel anxious, fearful, and nervous about visiting the dentist. Whether this emotional response is caused by a bad past experience, overstimulation due to the various sights and sounds of the dental office, or a fear of receiving bad news, our team wants you to feel comfortable and at-ease. That’s why we’re happy to provide sedation dentistry for our Franklin Park, IL dental patients of all ages.
Why Choose Grand Dental - Franklin Park for Sedation Dentistry?
- Dental Sedation For Kids
- Easing Mild to Severe Anxiety
- Friendly & Empathetic Staff
Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation
Nitrous oxide sedation is a fast-acting method that we can administer directly in the treatment room. We’ll place a small nose mask on your face that will allow you to breathe in a colorless, odorless gas. Within minutes, you’ll feel a wave of relaxation and euphoria wash over you. Once the procedure is complete, we’ll remove the mask, and you can go on about your day as you normally would.
Oral Conscious Dental Sedation
Oral conscious sedation is a good option for patients who have moderate or severe anxiety. Before your visit, we’ll prescribe a pill for you to take. That way, once you arrive at our dental office, you’ll already feel relaxed, which will allow us to begin treating you right away. Because the effects of oral conscious sedation last for awhile, you’ll need to plan to have someone drop you off and pick you up from your appointment.
IV Dental Sedation
IV sedation can help patients who are undergoing long and extensive procedures or who have very severe anxiety and fear. We’ll administer the sedative directly into the bloodstream. You’ll remain conscious during your treatment, which will allow you to respond to our questions and requests, but you likely won’t remember a thing.
Sedation Dentistry FAQs
Will I remember anything with dental sedation?
The sedation methods used in our office are not strong enough to put you to sleep. However, you’ll unlikely remember anything from your experience. Much of this depends on the type of sedation you receive.
IV and oral conscious sedation are more likely to cause temporary memory loss than nitrous oxide. Still, this realization can make it a more attractive option for those who dislike visiting the dentist’s office. When extreme anxiety or past dental trauma causes individuals to skip appointments, dental sedation and the possibility that they will not remember much of their appointment can be what they need to move forward with essential dental care.
Is sedation dentistry safe while pregnant?
At Grand Dental – Franklin Park, our team of dentists recommends pregnant women avoid complex procedures until after their baby is born. There are a few reasons for this, such as:
- Administering sedation during the first trimester can pose a risk to the developing fetus. Because medication can be transferred to the baby, it can potentially pose a risk during this early developmental stage.
- Providing sedation during the third trimester can lead to pre-term birth.
If a sedation dentist in Franklin Park is to administer sedation of any kind, it’s recommended that it be done during the second trimester. Otherwise, if the situation isn't serious or urgent, it’s best to wait until after the baby arrives.
Is sedation dentistry safe?
When administered by a trusted and skilled sedation dentist, receiving nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, or IV sedation is completely safe. This is possible because an initial consultation is required. This visit allows our team to ask about your overall health and the reasons for requesting this type of treatment. Based on the information you provide, we can determine if you are a good candidate for any of the three available sedation options.
We must have this information to determine whether certain sedation methods will be effective or safe to use.
Is sedation dentistry covered by dental insurance?
Unfortunately, most dental insurance companies do not provide coverage for sedation, whether partial or full. There are only a few exceptions to this general rule. They include:
- Patients who have a physical or intellectual disability and cannot receive dental care without sedation
- Patients who have a physical ailment that makes it difficult to remain still for long periods
- Patients who require multiple procedures to be performed during a single appointment
In these instances, our team will ensure the proper paperwork is completed before submitting it to your dental insurance company. This can improve your chances of receiving some level of sedation coverage.