Sedation Dentistry – Rexburg, ID

Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry

Those with moderate levels of anxiety or dental phobia can benefit from oral conscious sedation. This sedative is taken in pill form and designed to make you feel incredibly relaxed, even though you are still awake. While you won’t remember much of your treatment, you’ll still be able to communicate with Dr. Crofoot to confirm your comfort levels. The sedative is taken prior to arriving at our dental office, so you’ll want to have a friend or family member drive you to and from the dental office.

Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation

Nitrous oxide offers patients a milder form of sedation. This method is administered via a nasal mask that is worn during your procedure, allowing us to adjust intake on the fly. While this sedative does not put you to sleep, it does make you relaxed enough to receive treatment comfortably as well as allow you to let us know if you need more of the sedative administered. Once treatment is complete and the sedative is removed, you’ll be able to continue your normal activities without worry.

IV Sedation Dentistry

The strongest form of sedation available to dentists, intravenous (IV) sedation is meant to make you so relaxed that it may end up putting you to sleep in the process. Keep in mind that the method is designed to keep you semi-awake and responsive to verbal commands. Because of the strength of this sedative, you’ll still need to have someone drive you from the dental office. IV sedation takes several hours to fully wear off, so wait until the next day to resume normal activities.