Feel More Comfortable in the Treatment Chair
If you feel anxious, nervous, or scared at the thought of having to visit the dentist, you’re not alone. An estimated 36 percent of the population feels the same way! At Bell Road Dentistry, we want you to know that your comfort is one of our top priorities, which is why we’re happy to do everything we can to make your visits more enjoyable, including offering sedation dentistry. If you have dental anxiety, let us know when you schedule our appointment so we can help accommodate your needs.
Oral Conscious Sedation
If dental visits make you feel nervous or anxious, you're not alone — and we’re here to help. At Bell Road Dentistry, we offer oral conscious sedation to help you feel more at ease during your appointment.
This form of sedation involves taking a prescribed medication before your visit to help you stay relaxed and calm throughout your treatment, while still remaining awake and responsive. It’s a safe and effective option for patients with dental anxiety or strong gag reflexes.
Let us know if you’re interested in oral sedation when you book your appointment, and we’ll walk you through the steps to make sure you feel confident and comfortable.
- Prescribed medication taken before your visit
- Stay relaxed and calm while remaining awake
- Safe and effective for dental anxiety
- Great option for patients with strong gag reflexes
Who Can Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is ideal for patients who experience anxiety or fear about dental visits, have had negative dental experiences in the past, need extensive dental work completed, or have a sensitive gag reflex. Our team will evaluate your health history and discuss your options to determine if sedation is right for you.
- Patients with dental anxiety or phobia
- Those who have had negative past dental experiences
- Patients needing extensive dental work in one visit
- Those with a sensitive gag reflex
What to Expect with Oral Sedation
Before your appointment, we'll provide you with a prescription medication to take at a specified time. You'll need to arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from our office. During your procedure, you'll remain conscious and able to respond to instructions, but you'll feel deeply relaxed and may have little memory of the appointment afterward.
Our team will monitor you closely throughout your visit to ensure your safety and comfort. After your treatment, the sedation will gradually wear off, and you should plan to rest for the remainder of the day.
- Take prescribed medication before your visit
- Arrange for a driver to and from the office
- Remain conscious but deeply relaxed during treatment
- Plan to rest for the remainder of the day
Your Comfort Is Our Priority
At Bell Road Dentistry, we believe everyone deserves access to quality dental care in a comfortable setting. Whether you need a routine cleaning or a more involved procedure, we're here to make sure your experience is as stress-free as possible. Don't let dental anxiety keep you from getting the care you need — ask us about sedation dentistry today.
- Comfortable, stress-free dental experience
- Sedation available for routine and complex procedures
- Compassionate team dedicated to your comfort
Common Questions About Sedation Dentistry
No. Oral conscious sedation keeps you awake and able to respond, but deeply relaxed and calm throughout your treatment.
Yes. You’ll take a prescribed medication before your visit, so you’ll need to arrange for a responsible adult to drive you both ways. Plan to rest for the remainder of the day.
Sedation is a strong fit for patients with dental anxiety or phobia, those who have had negative dental experiences in the past, patients who need extensive work completed in one visit, and anyone with a sensitive gag reflex.
