Sedation

Minimal sedation:

For mild anxiety during simple procedures, nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) provides safe and effective relief.

Moderate sedation:

For children with greater treatment needs or higher anxiety, conscious sedation in the form of oral medication and laughing gas may be an appropriate option.

General anesthesia:

For children with significant anxiety, special medical needs, or extensive dental work, treatment under general anesthesia is available at a surgical center with an anesthesiologist.