Sedation Dentistry

Ivyland, PA

Pediatric Dental Services

At Hometown Children's Dentistry, we strive to ensure every visit to the dentist is a positive and happy experience. We are pleased to offer a range of sedation dentistry options to ensure even our most anxious patients can relax in the dentist’s chair. Whether it is a dental filling or more extensive dental work, our goal is to provide your child with safe, comfortable, and stress-free dental care.

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry is dedicated to providing anxiety-free dental care. It involves the use of medication to create a calm and relaxed state. Sedation dentistry takes the edge off dental treatments, providing a positive dental experience.

Dental sedation is particularly beneficial for children with the following:

High anxiety or dental phobia
A strong gag reflex
Heightened tooth sensitivity
Difficulty sitting still for long periods
Special healthcare needs
Needing complex or lengthy treatment

By providing your child with a more stress-free experience, sedation dentistry helps reduce the fear of future dental treatments.

What Are the Types of Dental Sedation?

The following are the types of dental sedation we offer at Hometown Children's Dentistry:

Nitrous Oxide: More commonly known as "laughing gas," this minimal form of sedation involves breathing a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen through a mask. Your child should start feeling calm and relaxed within a few minutes but will remain awake and responsive to directions. The effects of nitrous oxide sedation wear off quickly once we remove the mask, allowing your child to resume normal activities without interruption.

Oral Sedation: Oral medication is administered in the office before dental treatment is performed. Your child will feel drowsy but will remain awake and responsive. Oral sedation is ideal for children who experience mild to moderate anxiety during dental visits, helping them feel relaxed and providing them with a more positive dental experience.

Why a Pediatric Dentist Is Best for Children

Choosing a pediatric dentist to care for your child's smile offers numerous advantages, including the following:

Pediatric dentists undergo two years of training after dental school to better care for the unique needs of children.
They have extensive knowledge of a child’s oral growth and development from infancy through adolescence.
Pediatric dentists have special training in addressing anxiety, medically compromised patients, and patients with special needs.
Pediatric dentistry practices offer smaller, child-friendly equipment.
Pediatric dentists have training and experience in child psychology to support positive behavior and reduce anxiety.
They have knowledge about nutrition and preventive care to avoid dental disease in children.

Our team brings a wealth of experience, skill, and expertise to children in Ivyland and the surrounding communities. We are dedicated to ensuring our young patients are cared for at the highest level and helping them develop positive associations with future dental care.

Here are some ways we ensure our young patients feel right at home:

Our child-centered team is committed to creating a warm and comfortable office environment where your child feels safe and valued.
We welcome you to accompany your child to the treatment room during most procedures.
We use a cutting-edge intraosseous dental anesthesia delivery system to numb the area quickly with minimal discomfort, reducing fear and anxiety associated with dental visits.
We offer sedation dentistry options to help even our most anxious patients feel calm and relaxed while receiving the best possible care.
We take the time to hear you and your child, answer your questions, and address your concerns.

Why Choose Hometown Children's Dentistry?