If you feel you are “dental phobic” you are not alone. Many people don’t go to the dentist at all unless tooth pain or trauma makes it impossible to avoid. There is no reason why a patient should suffer through treatment with such anxiety. There is help! Oral sedation is available and offered through our office.

How does it work?

You take a sedative pill the night before your treatment, and another one an hour before your scheduled appointment. A companion must drive you to your visit, as you will be drowsy. You will be escorted to our comfort treatment room and placed on equipment that will monitor your vital signs during the entire procedure. Once you are comfortable Dr. Traub and his experienced clinical team will take care of your dental needs. When finished, your companion will take you home to finish your day, comfortable and relaxed. You may have little memory of the experience. Complex dental treatments that may require six to eight appointments can often be done in as few as two, while you are sedated. People who have difficulty getting numb usually have no problem when relaxed and sedated. It really works! You can relax through your dental appointment.

Not everyone is a candidate for oral sedation. If you have any questions, please call our office. We will be happy to schedule your evaluation.