Sedation Dentistry Raleigh
Making Dental Anxiety Manageable
You don’t need a dental degree to know that most people feel a little anxious about going to the dentist, with some being so nervous that they skip out on necessary care altogether. While our team is amazing at creating a calming experience, we understand some people need a little extra help. That’s where sedation can make a difference. With it, staying relaxed in the chair is not only possible, but practically inevitable, removing the biggest barrier between many people and their best smiles.
Why Choose Wiggs Family Dentistry for Sedation Dentistry?
- Friendly Dental Team Staffed by Locals
- Judgment-Free Dental Practice
- Sedation Options for Patients of All Ages
Oral Conscious Sedation
For patients who have contended with dental nerves for years (even decades), OCS almost feels like cheating. We simply prescribe you an anti-anxiety medication to take on the day of your appointment and time it so that when you sit in the chair, it has taken full effect. You’ll stay awake and aware, but the appointment will seem to fly by and be over before you know it.
Nitrous Oxide
With nitrous oxide, dental anxiety disappears after just a few breaths. Wearing a small nasal mask, a patient inhales a mixture of the gas and oxygen, creating a warm, fuzzy, and almost euphoric state that lasts throughout the entire appointment. Better yet, once we’re finished and the mask is removed, there are no lingering effects. You can get straight back to your day and even drive.