Sedation Dentistry Overview

sedation dentistry overview

If it has been many years since you visited the dentist, you may feel anxious when you come for your next check up in Kailua-Kona. However, you are not alone in feeling this way. Dental anxiety is a common feeling in patients of all ages, even those who have always come in regularly. In order to make you feel as comfortable as we can, we offer sedation dentistry to our patients in Kailua-Kona.

Oral Sedation Dentistry

Oral sedation is the most common type of sedation dentistry. With this process, we will help you clear up your dental anxiety before you even arrive. You will take an oral sedative about one hour before your appointment, and during your appointment, you should feel totally at ease. Many patients say they barely remember the treatments at all. The only downside to oral sedation is that you will need someone to drive you to the dentist and back home.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation Dentistry

Another way to address dental anxiety is with nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas”. This is an inhaled gas that is given to you during your treatment. There are many benefits to using this procedure. It can be adjusted during your visit for the right amount of sedation. You do not have to have someone drive you to the dentist’s office. This is an easy way to help you relax during a dental procedure.

Contact Your Sedation Dentist in Kailua-Kona

There is no need to suffer from dental anxiety when the solution is so simple. Call us today to schedule a consultation or to discuss the types of sedation dentistry available before you even arrive. Our office can be reached at 808-322-0101, or you can contact us online and we will get back to you!

We always strive to provide the highest quality of care possible because that is what I believe our patients deserve. We continually improve our techniques and service through continuing education and training. I keep up to date on the latest developments in dental materials, techniques and procedures in order to provide state of the art dentistry. Our greatest thrill in dentistry is to give a patient the beautiful smile that they have always dreamed of and help them maintain that healthy beautiful smile for a lifetime.

DR. CARTER YOKOYAMA

DDS