Vanaeyah Tran, DMD
-General, Family, & Cosmetic Dentist
Jackson Nguyen, DMD
-Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
-Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
240 Cetronia Rd Suite 121 S
Allentown, PA 18104
610-841-5929
Sedation Services
Sedation Services
Locally Owned | Family Friendly | Most Insurance Plans Accepted
Locally OwnedFamily FriendlyWalk-Ins WelcomeMost Insurance Plans Accepted
Take the Worry Out of Your Dental Visit
For some people, a trip to the dentist can be stressful and upsetting. Don't let anxiety keep you from getting the dental care and treatment you need. There are many different levels of sedation. We have a number of sedation options to fit your needs, so you will get the care you need to stay healthy.
Our Sedation Services
Whether you're interested in the removal of your wisdom teeth in Breinigsville, PA or you require dental implant placement surgery, we have several sedation options. These include:
Laughing gas
Laughing gas is a safe and effective sedative gas that when inhaled helps to alleviate anxiety and help keep you calm during your appointment. Within a few minutes you immediately notice a difference. You may feel light-headed, heavy, or tingly in your arms and legs. Laughing gas has a sedative and analgesic (pain controlling) effect. You will still be able to listen, respond, laugh at our jokes and be aware of your surroundings while having laughing gas. We use a nasal hood to administer laughing gas so you can easily inhale it through your nose. We have scented nasal hoods for little ones and commonly refer to it as “ice cream air”. Once the nasal hood is removed, the effects of laughing gas will wear off almost immediately and you will return to normal. This method of sedation is not for everyone. If you are having trouble inhaling air through your nose or have a runny nose, laughing gas is not recommended as it will not be as effective during your visit.
Anxiolytic Oral Medication
Anxiolytic oral medication can be given upon arrival to your dental visit. This medication is helpful for fearful or anxious individuals during their longer appointments. Anxiolytic medication is not for everyone. If you are considered medically unstable or complex, have had previous history of adverse reaction to similar medication, or pregnant, this medication is not recommended.
Oral Sedation
Oral or moderate conscious sedation can be of varying levels, from minimal to moderate. A medication is given by mouth and can take about 20 to 40 minutes to reach full effect. You are able to respond to verbal and tactile stimulation and maintain your own airway. This type of sedation is suitable for longer appointments as it does take time to wear off gradually.
IV Sedation (moderate or deep sleep)
With IV sedation, we are able to achieve moderate or deep sedation. Some commonly refer to it as “sleep” or “twilight” sedation. We administer medications through an IV (Intravenous) line. With this form of sedation there are many levels of sleep. You can be deepened enough so that you will have no memory of your visit and be completely unaware of your procedure. This form of sedation is commonly chosen by our patients who come in for the removal of their wisdom teeth in Allentown, PA or for dental implant placement surgery. If you are choosing this form of sedation, it is important not to eat or drink anything 8 hours prior to your appointment and to have an escort to drive you to and from your appointment.
"This is the best dental office I have been to! I'm a person that hates going to a dentist. They are so caring about their patients. They make you feel comfortable. I highly recommend them to anyone out there that does not like going to the dentist."
- Norma S.
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Nurture Dental Health PC
Jackson Nguyen, DMD
Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Vanaeyah Tran, DMD
General, Family, & Cosmetic Dentist