Sedation Dentistry Services in Antioch

Do you experience anxiety or fear when sitting in the dentist's chair? Sometimes, a bad experience at the dental office can leave you feeling nervous about visiting and cause you to neglect your routine dental checkups. At Antioch Dental Care, we provide sedation dentistry services for patients in Antioch and surrounding areas. Helping our patients feel safe and comfortable is always the top priority of every dentist in our office. We use sedation dentistry in various dental procedures to give our patients a relaxed and comfortable experience.

Our team uses different sedation dentistry techniques at our Antioch office to cater to the unique needs of every patient. If dental anxiety and fear has caused you stress or forced you to postpone your treatment, we can help. Get in touch with our friendly dental office today to schedule your visit.

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What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry utilizes medication to assist patients in relaxing and feeling comfortable during dental procedures or treatments. Dentists use sedatives to perform their services safely, and they may be used during a wide range of procedures. Depending on the patient's needs and level of anxiety, sedation dentistry can be used during everything from tooth extractions to cosmetic dental procedures. Patients feel relaxed with no anxiety or fear while in the dental chair, and may even have no memory of going through dental procedures.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?

Our sedation dentistry in Antioch offers immense benefits to patients of all ages, with different treatment options based on their needs. One may be a good candidate for sedation dentistry for many reasons, such as:

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Fear of needles
  • Dental phobia
  • Local anesthetic resistance
  • Sensitive oral nerves
  • A bad dental experience in the past

If you experience these issues, talk to our dentists at regarding your fears and concerns. We will help you choose the right dental sedation based on your unique needs.

Types of Sedation Dentistry in Antioch

We're proud to provide different types of sedation dentistry so that we can best accommodate your needs. Our dentists will choose a suitable sedation method based on the specific dental procedure and your unique needs, including age, sensitivity, and level of comfort.

Before treatment starts, our dentists will take time to discuss your sedation options and explain what every process entails. Our dentists will also answer all your questions and address your concerns to ensure you are fully informed during your dental visit.

  • Nitrous Oxide Sedation: Our dentists offer nitrous oxide or laughing gas sedation to both children and adults. Nitrous oxide sedation is paired with oxygen and then administered to the patient through a mask placed over their nose. Since nitrous oxide is a light sedation option, it keeps you awake, and you can communicate with people around you. Laughing gas works by inhibiting brain receptors and lowers your perception of pain. It is used for many dental treatments, such as simple cleaning and examinations and receiving dental fillings. After your treatment is complete, our team will continue giving you oxygen to ensure any lingering nitrous oxide in your lungs clears out. After the sedation wears off, you can drive safely and handle your everyday activities.
  • Oral Sedation: Oral sedation is a type of sedation used to relax patients during a dental procedure. Patients will be awake, but the sedative can make them feel relaxed enough to feel drowsy. It's common for patients to nap during the procedure and potentially have no memories of their treatment once it wears off. Oral sedation is administered through pills you take at specified times before the procedure, as directed by our dental team. You'll need someone to drive you safely to and from your appointment, but the effects typically wear off within a few hours.

Our dental experts will review your medical history before sedating you. We do not sedate all our patients for every procedure, but we can often do so on request and are happy to discuss the option with you if you'd like to know more. We also employ other techniques to help you receive dental treatment comfortably and safely.

Advantages of Sedation Dentistry

There are many benefits of sedation dentistry. Some of the benefits you will experience from our Antioch dental sedation include:

Safety: When sedated at our Antioch dental office, you will feel much more comfortable and experience little to no pain. Dental treatment can be performed with ease since you will be deeply relaxed.


Quick: The use of sedation helps to reduce the number of visits that you may need since more dental work can be accomplished while a patient is sedated. The dentists can also complete procedures more quickly since they do not have to adjust to the reactions and movements of the patient.


Reduce anxiety: When you are deeply relaxed because of sedation, hour-long dental treatments will feel like a few minutes have passed. Knowing that the dental procedures will take a shorter time than expected can lower your anxiety. You may also feel encouraged to continue with your routine dental appointments for better health in the future.


Flexible: There are different types of sedation options that can be used depending on the type of dental treatment and level of stress you may feel, so you'll always feel the right level of comfort.

Get Remarkable Sedation Dentistry Services in Antioch

No matter how severe your fear or dental anxiety may be, our sedation dentistry in Antioch will help you enjoy a comfortable and relaxing dental experience. Our team will do everything possible to make going to the dentist something to always look forward to and not fear. Our main priority at Antioch Dental Care is to provide exceptional care in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Contact our dental office to schedule your appointment today to enjoy a more positive dental experience.

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Antioch dentists, Charlene N. Tran, DDS, and Yiannis A. Vlahos, DDS, are dental professionals dedicated to general, family, and cosmetic dentistry with services including dental exams, dental makeovers, teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, x-rays, cleanings, and more. Please call our dentists in Antioch, CA to schedule your next appointment.

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