How can Sedation Dentistry Help?

What your pediatric dentists in South Miami, Florida, want you to knowsedation dentistry

Visiting the dentist can be a scary experience for your child, but it doesn’t have to be. When you and your child visit the pediatric dental office, you will be immersed into a world just for kids, with kid-friendly decorations and toys. A caring staff will make sure you and your child are having a positive experience.

Despite all of the care and comfort, your child still might be anxious. That’s where sedation dentistry comes in. Your pediatric dentists at South Miami Pediatric Dental Associates in South Miami, Florida, want to help by providing state-of-the-art sedation dentistry for your child.

Sedation works wonders on dental anxiety for both children and adults, but it’s especially effective for children. Sedation will relax and calm your child, providing a comforting experience. At South Miami Pediatric Dental Associates, you can choose from a variety of sedation methods for your child, including:

  • Oral sedation, which is taken as a pill or a liquid, depending on the age of your child; with oral sedation, your child will feel relaxed and drowsy during the appointment and for a few hours afterward. The administration of oral sedatives is easy and safe.
  • Inhaled sedation, which is a nitrous oxide and oxygen mixture inhaled through a nosepiece; with inhaled sedation, your child will feel relaxed and comfortable. Inhaled sedation works quickly and leaves the body rapidly after the nosepiece is removed. Inhaled sedation can be combined with oral sedation to produce a deeper relaxation effect.
  • Intravenous sedation or IV sedation, which is a liquid sedative injected directly into the body through a vein; IV sedation is the deepest form of sedation during which your child will be asleep and not remember the appointment afterward.

For more information about sedation dentistry, please visit the pediatric sedation dentistry page on the website at http://www.miamichildrensdentist.com/pediatric-sedation.html

Sedation dentistry can help your child in many ways. Your child will be relaxed and comfortable, or even completely asleep for treatment. You don’t want your child to fear going to the dentist. A relaxed appointment sets the stage for your child to have successful appointments in the future. To learn more about pediatric sedation dentistry for your child call your pediatric dentists at South Miami Pediatric Dental Associates in South Miami, Florida today!