Sedation Dentistry in Bentonville

Integrated Dentistry provides sedation dentistry in Bentonville, AR. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 479-333-1300.

At Integrated Dentistry, we understand that some people are afraid to go to the dentist. That’s why we provide a calming environment and a friendly team to help you feel at ease. We also have a variety of treatment options, including sedation dentistry, to help make your dental experience even more comfortable. If you’ve been avoiding the dentist, sedation dentistry could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Whether you just need a routine cleaning or a brand-new smile, sedation dentistry can make your experience relaxing and help solve your dental issues.

There’s a concept in dentistry called the vicious cycle of dental fear. Patients may miss an appointment for a dental cleaning and evaluation because life gets busy or they’re sick; if they don’t reschedule, as time passes, they become nervous about visiting the dentist. Will the dental cleaning be uncomfortable? Will I need extensive dental work? This anxiety causes them to delay going to the dentist even more. Months can easily become years, and the fear of being judged, of finding out you need restorative dentistry, and of pain while you’re in the dentist’s chair becomes crippling.

If this sounds familiar, we’re here to help you break the cycle of dental anxiety. We offer three levels of sedation dentistry, gentle care, pain-free dental cleanings, and a team of understanding dental professionals to make your experience at our office a positive one.

Our Bentonville dental practice offers three levels of sedation dentistry: nitrous oxide, conscious oral sedation, and IV sedation. Each of these sedation methods is safe, effective, and administered according to American Dental Association guidelines.

Dental sedation helps you feel relaxed during a dental procedure, but it’s local anesthesia that helps ensure that you also feel no pain. We use sedation and local anesthesia together to make your dental procedure a comfortable, stress-free experience.

Each form of dental sedation is different. With nitrous oxide, you will be awake and aware of your surroundings, but you’ll feel calm and relaxed. You may notice that your
arms and legs feel tingly or heavy, and some patients also experience feelings of lightheadedness. Conscious oral sedation is a deeper level of relaxation; you may not fully remember your procedure afterwards and you are likely to feel “out of it” until the sedation wears off. Patients who have IV sedation feel as if they are sleeping and typically have no memory of their dental treatment.

We go above and beyond to ensure our patients’ safety. If you require IV sedation for your appointment, it is administered by a nurse anesthetist. We use the same monitoring equipment that hospitals use during your procedure.

IV sedation is sometimes referred to as twilight sedation because you are on the edge of consciousness, between wakefulness and sleep. Most patients feel as if they have slept through their procedure with IV sedation, even though medically speaking, they are still conscious. They have no awareness of what is happening and no memory of their procedure once IV sedation has worn off. When patients want to be “put to sleep” or “sleep through” a dental procedure, IV sedation is what we use.

IV sedation is safer than general anesthesia. With general anesthesia, you are fully unconscious and require breathing support. IV sedation and general anesthesia are sometimes confused, but they are very different and general anesthesia has more risk involved, which is why it’s only used in a hospital setting.

Call 479-333-1300 to schedule an appointment with a dentist in Bentonville, AR today!