Sedation For Children in Lancaster, CA

Laughing gas often is used on fearful children undergoing dental treatment. The gas makes the patient feel less anxious and also has some anesthetic properties.

Oral Sedation : also referred to as “conscious sedation” is performed by administering a mild sedative that relaxes the patient, but leaves them in a state in which they can be awake for the procedure. It is commonly used during extensive dental procedures, or to enable children to be compliant while undergoing dental treatment. Children under oral sedation remain awake throughout the procedure.
Prior to administering oral sedation, we will conduct a thorough examination and medical history and educate you about the process. We also provide you with preoperative and postoperative instructions.

General Anesthetic : in isolated cases, it is best to complete extensive dental treatment under general anesthesia. When this is required for our patients, we perform these dental procedures in a hospital setting or in an in-office setting with an anesthesiologist.