Sedation Dentistry Tampa
Stay Relaxed During Your Dental Implant Procedure
We’ll do everything we can to help you stay as safe and comfortable as possible during your dental implant surgery. Even so, you may still be nervous about the procedure. Fortunately, thanks to sedation dentistry, Dr. Elikofer and Dr. Holcombe can soothe your feelings of anxiety and help you have a more positive dental implant experience. Give us a call today if you’re interested in learning more about our sedation options.
Why Choose Florida Digital Implants for Sedation Dentistry?
- Multiple Forms of Sedation Available
- Knowledgeable Dental Implant Experts
- Comfortable, Welcoming Office
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
We may suggest nitrous oxide sedation for patients who are only mildly anxious. This type of sedation is administered with a special machine that mixes nitrous oxide with oxygen. You will breathe in this mixture through a small mask placed over your nose. Within minutes, you should start to feel more relaxed; however, you’ll remain awake and capable of responding to any instructions we give you.
Once your treatment is complete, we’ll remove the mask. It should only take a few minutes for the effects of the nitrous oxide to wear off.
Oral Conscious Sedation
With oral conscious sedation, you can enter an advanced state of relaxation simply by taking a pill. We’ll give you specific instructions for when you should take the sedative so that the effects start to kick in by the time we’re ready to begin your treatment. Not only will you be able to remain calm and comfortable while we’re working on your smile, but you may not even fully remember what happened while you were under the effects of the sedative.
It should be noted that the effects of oral conscious sedation will likely linger even after your procedure is complete. As such, you should have someone you trust drive you to and from our office.
IV Sedation
IV sedation is often highly recommended for particularly complex procedures as well as patients who suffer from severe dental fear. The sedative will be delivered directly into your bloodstream, so it won’t be too long before you start feeling the effects. IV sedation does not put you to sleep, but nevertheless, you may not remember much about your treatment afterward.
Our team will keep a close eye on your vitals the entire time that you’re receiving IV sedation. If need be, we can adjust the level of sedation to ensure that you remain comfortable. Once your procedure is complete, the effects of IV sedation will still linger. You’ll need to have someone else drive you home, and you should plan on resting for the remainder of the day.
Bear in mind that IV sedation may not be right for everyone. We’ll need to review your overall health history to confirm that it’s safe for you to receive this form of sedation.