Sedation Dentistry

Some patients are apprehensive or phobic about dental procedures, especially if they have experienced dental pain, trauma or have had extensive work done in the past. Sedation Dentistry offers the option of having dental procedures completed in-office under deep sedation.

Dr. Lewis Petree holds licensure in the State of Georgia to provide IV Dental Sedation Services in our practice. Using this approach, patients are sedated with an anti-anxiety medication that places the body in a deep state of relaxation. Unlike general anesthesia, they are able to breathe on their own and respond to verbal instruction. Sometimes IV Sedation causes an amnesic affect, so patients do not remember the procedure itself, just that they went to the dentist.

Our dental treatment areas are also equipped with Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) for a mildly relaxing effect during dental treatment.

If you have questions about Dental Sedation, please do not hesitate to Contact Us for more information.