Question: How do I know if I am a candidate for sedation dentistry? Answer: There are many different forms of sedation for dentistry. There is inhalational sedation, which is usually nitrous oxide.

In a dental office overlooking the Magnificent Mile, Valerie Carlson teared up as she recalled traumatic dental surgery that left her filled with fear when she was a teenager. On this day, she was to ...

The American Dental Association in 2007 adopted a policy statement asserting the “right of appropriately trained dentists” to use sedation and general anesthesia to treat patients. The association has ...

SANDBACH, UK - March 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Sandbach Cheshire residents who experience anxiety about visiting the ...

Taylored Dental Care Wibsey operates as part of the wider Taylored Dental Care group, providing general and preventative treatments alongside more focused support for anxious patients. The practice ...

Pediatric oral sedation for dental treatment often results in excessive sleepiness, nausea, and vomiting after the child is discharged, according to a new study in Anesthesia Progress. The findings ...

Dental anxiety can be so extreme for some patients that a simple cotton swab on the gums makes them flinch. And others, fearful of pain, simply avoid seeing the dentist, according to a new study by ...

They might swallow a liquid sedative or inhale laughing gas. Once it kicks in, they will be conscious but calmer so the dentist can do extensive work. But in rare cases, children fall into a much ...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Silverman, CEO and co-founder of Strategic Dentistry, as he discusses all things IV sedation! This includes what it is, who should have it, which patients ...