Sedation Dentistry

We would like to introduce you the wonderful possibility of dreaming through your next dental appointment through sedation dentistry. Now, Dr. Markowitz can repair teeth, brighten smiles and treat irritated gums, all while you feel relaxed and comfortable. With sedation dentistry, your anxiety will melt away as Dr. Markowitz takes gentle care of your smile.

Real-life benefits of sedation dentistry:

Anxiety free: If anxiety has been keeping you from taking care of that painful cavity or treating those irritated gums, you’re not alone. Many people avoid making that next appointment because they’re nervous about the possibility of further pain. Sedation dentistry is your answer. Most patients feel like they slept through the entire appointment
Time saver: Life is sometimes too busy to make all the appointments necessary to take proper care of your teeth and gums. Through sedation dentistry, literally years of work can often be done through only a few visits.

What kind of sedation does Dr. Markowitz offer?

Nitrous Oxide

What is nitrous oxide?

You might know it as “laughing gas.” It is a colorless gas that Dr. Markowitz can give you to help you relax. It is very safe when it is administered professionally and is efficient in reducing the anxiety in many dental patients. It is often used to sedate a patient for a short period of time, or in unison with another sedation medication.

Oral sedation

What is oral sedation?

Sometimes called “sedation dentistry” is administered by taking a small pill one hour prior to your appointment. All body functions remain normal and the person is able to breathe on their own. It works for most patients allowing them to relax and have little or no memory of their dental appointment. Some patients are so relaxed that they sleep right through their dental appointment. Oral sedation allows Dr. Markowitz to complete more dental treatment of higher quality, in a shorter period of time. A four hour appointment will feel like a fifteen minute one.

Is oral sedation safe for me?

The history of oral sedation has been especially safe as well as very effective. Dr. Markowitz uses very common medications that are extremely safe and widely prescribed. Your vital signs will be constantly monitored from the moment you arrive at the office through the appointment, and until Dr. Markowitz is comfortable with you leaving. In fact, he and his whole dental team are highly trained in safety and emergency procedures, making the dentist office one the safest places you can be!