Facts About Sedation Dentistry In Denver

Below are facts about sedation dentistry. If you have any other questions and/or would like to schedule a free dental consultation, please call our office, (303) 993-1454.

After Hours Dental Appointments: For your convenience, we offer early morning and evening dental appointments. Monday through Friday, our dental office opens at 7:00 a.m., and 2 nights a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), we’re open until 7:00 p.m.

Causes Of Dental Anxiety: Most dental anxiety is caused by fear of pain, which is why the best way to overcome dental anxiety is to experience pain free dental visits. At our dental office, we offer gentle treatment, as well as sedation options (ranging from nitrous oxide to IV sedation) to help quell dental anxiety.

Insurance Coverage For Sedation Dentistry: People often ask us whether sedation is covered by insurance. This depends on the type of dental insurance you have and the dental procedure that’s being performed. In a free consultation, we can give you specific information, including prices and coverage.

Nitrous Oxide Dentists: Not all dentists in the Denver metro area offer nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) to their patients, but our dental office does. We believe that, first and foremost, it’s important that patients be relaxed and comfortable during their dental treatment, and this mild form of sedation helps facilitate that.

Experienced Sedation Dentists In Denver: Both of the general dentists in our practice – Dr. O’Leary and Dr. Pepper – are experienced sedation dentists who have a combined 30 years experience practicing in the Denver metro area.

Levels of Dental Anxiety: Many people are affected by some level of fear of the dentist, ranging from mild to severe. If you are a little anxious during dental appointments, we can offer you laughing gas / nitrous oxide, which can help calm you. If you have more severe anxiety, conscious sedation or IV sedation are options which will allow you to comfortably receive dental treatment.

IV Sedation Dentistry / Anesthesia Dentistry: We are one of the few dental offices in the Denver metro area to offer IV sedation dentistry, which some people also call “anesthesia dentistry.” With this type of sedation, you are fully under for your dental procedure. A nurse anesthetist is monitoring your vital signs during your entire dental appointment, to ensure your safety.

Conscious Sedation / Oral Sedation / Sleep Dentistry: Conscious sedation, which is one of the sedation techniques we offer at our dental office, oddly enough, is also known as “sleep dentistry.” We also sometimes refer to it as “oral sedation.” Here’s how it works: You take a pill, which sedates you, and even though you’re conscious throughout your dental appointment, time will pass quickly and you’ll have little or no memory of the procedure.

Care Credit For Sedation Dentistry: At our dental office in Lone Tree (just west of Park Meadows Mall), we accept Care Credit, which can help with your dental bills. It takes just a few minutes to apply for the Care Credit program, and most people with good credit are accept. Care credit can help pay for the costs of sedation dentistry and other dental procedures.

Laughing Gas / Nitrous Oxide: People sometimes ask us what’s the difference between laughing gas and nitrous oxide, and there is no difference. Nitrous oxide became known as “laughing gas” because of the relaxing effect it often has on people, causing them to laugh or giggle.

Emergency Dental Appointments: We always set aside time in our day for emergency appointments, and in most cases, if you have a dental emergency, we can see you the same day. Give us a call, (303) 993-1454.

Nitrous Oxide: Nitrous Oxide, which is now commonly used as a form of sedation dentistry, was introduced into the United States in the 1840s. It came to be known as “laughing gas” for the effect it had on people. It probably wasn’t available in Denver at that time, since Colorado had yet to become a state.

Sedation Dentistry For The Disabled: If you have a physical limitation that makes it difficult for you to undergo dental treatment, sedation dentistry can help. Depending on your needs, laughing gas (nitrous oxide), conscious sedation (oral sedation / sleep dentistry), or IV sedation might work best.

Severe Gag Reflexes: Sedation dentistry (nitrous oxide, sleep dentistry, or IV sedation dentistry) can help patients with strong gag reflexes tolerate dental treatment.

One-Day Cosmetic Dentistry Makeovers: If you’re interested in a cosmetic makeover, sedation dentistry can help you tolerate several hours of complex treatment, all of which can be completed in a single day. Cosmetic dentistry options include: implants, crowns, bridges, and veneers.

Wisdom Teeth Extraction: At our dental office, we offer wisdom teeth extraction, with or without IV sedation. In a free dental consultation, we can assess the condition of your wisdom teeth and make recommendations for the best treatment options. It’s important to get your wisdom teeth out before they become infected and/or lead to other dental problems.

Painless Dentistry In Denver: Painless dentistry…it is possible! At our office, we take pride in offering gentle treatment to all of our patients. And for our patients who are afraid of the dentist, we also have 3 types of sedation dentistry options: laughing gas (nitrous oxide), conscious sedation (also known as oral sedation and sleep dentistry), and IV sedation.

No Dental Insurance: If you don’t have dental insurance, don’t worry. We offer Care Credit (which is a financing program that gives you access to money for your dental bills), and we accept all major credit cards. In a free dental consultation, we can give you a picture of your dental health and tell you what types of treatment we recommend. We’ll go over the costs, timeframes, and payment options.

If You’re In Dental Pain: You don’t have to suffer anymore…if you’re suffering from mild or severe dental pain, please call our office immediately, (303) 993-1454. In most cases, we can get you in to see one of our sedation dentists (Dr. O’Leary or Dr. Peppler) the same-day.

The Best Type Of Sedation Dentistry: The best type of sedation dentistry depends on the patient (and level of anxiety), as well as the procedure being performed. In a free dental consultation, we can discuss the different options and costs, and make recommendations, depending on your circumstances.

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Would you like to learn more about your options? Call us for a free consultation (including panoramic X-ray), (303) 993-1454. Please note that we accept Delta Dental Premier insurance (in network provider) and many other types of dental insurance.

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