Dental anxieties are common and nothing to be ashamed of.
To make you more comfortable, sedation dentistry offers quick and precise anxiety relief during your procedure.
Oral conscious sedation involves a prescription pill taken before your appointment. It is beneficial for those with dental fears or undergoing extensive treatments, providing a relaxed experience and often leading to limited recollection of the procedure.
Enjoy The Benefits
Oral conscious sedation may be right for you if you:
- Are anxious about dental treatment
- Experience complex dental issues
- Have difficulty getting numb
- Have very sensitive teeth
Your Treatment Timeline
Initial Consultation
Begin with a comprehensive consultation, where our dental experts assess your needs and discuss your treatment options.
Personalized Plan
Get a comprehensive treatment outline that includes procedures, costs, and timelines, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
Your Procedure
Relax comfortably during your treatment with the sedation option that is right for you, administered by our experienced team.
Types Of Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous oxide, commonly called happy gas or laughing gas, is used to alleviate anxiety during dental treatment. Administered through a small nosepiece, you remain awake throughout the entire treatment procedure.
Oral Conscious Sedation
This involves a doctor-prescribed prescription for multiple sedative pills. Sedative medication is taken the night before and the morning of your procedure, ensuring your comfort throughout the entire treatment process.
IV Sedation
IV sedation provides a deeper level of relaxation administered directly through an IV. You may have little to no memory of the procedure, making it ideal for longer treatments or higher anxiety levels.
Sedation Dentistry For Dental Anxiety
At 207 Dental in Auburn, ME, we believe dental anxiety should never stand between a patient and the care they need. That belief is not just something we say — it shapes how we answer the phone, how we schedule appointments, and how our team shows up for every patient who walks through our door feeling nervous or hesitant. We do not rush anxious patients, we do not make them feel embarrassed, and we do not expect anyone to simply push through discomfort without support.
Sedation options at 207 Dental are discussed openly and honestly at every relevant consultation. Our team reviews your health history, the procedure involved, and the level of anxiety you experience to help identify which sedation approach is the most appropriate and most effective option for your specific situation. For patients whose needs go beyond what nitrous oxide alone can address, oral conscious sedation provides a meaningfully deeper level of relaxation — and for patients who require the deepest level of comfort support available, IV sedation is accessible through our partnership with Casco Bay Smiles.
No patient at 207 Dental has to choose between their anxiety and their oral health. There is a solution for almost everyone, and our team will make sure you find the right one.
What To Expect On The Day Of Your Appointment
Patients receiving oral conscious sedation should arrange for a responsible adult to drive them to and from the appointment, as the effects of the sedative medication will still be present at the time of discharge. Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended, and patients should follow any specific pre-appointment instructions provided by our team regarding food, water, and medication timing. Our team checks in consistently throughout the procedure to ensure comfort is maintained, and clear post-appointment recovery guidance is provided before you leave.
Call our office or book your consultation online at 207 Dental in Auburn, ME today.