Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentist in Millcreek

If anxiety, sensitivity, or a difficult past dental experience has kept you from care, Sansom Dental can talk through sedation options for a calmer visit.

Sansom Dental · 2505 East 3300 South, Suite 101 · Millcreek, UT

Options

Sedation options matched to the visit.

Sedation dentistry is not one-size-fits-all. The right choice depends on the procedure, your medical history, how anxious you feel, and whether you will need help getting home.

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Nitrous oxide

Often called laughing gas, nitrous oxide can help patients feel more relaxed during routine or shorter appointments.

Oral sedation

For some visits, medication taken before treatment may help reduce dental anxiety. The team reviews instructions and transportation needs ahead of time.

IV sedation

IV sedation may be appropriate for select procedures and patients after a review of health history, treatment needs, and safety considerations.

Who It Helps

Sedation may help if dental care feels hard to face.

Dental anxiety or a strong gag reflex
Longer appointments or more complex treatment
Difficulty getting numb in the past
Wisdom teeth or surgical visits
Patients who have delayed care because of fear
A desire to complete more treatment in fewer visits

Common Questions

Sedation dentistry questions

What types of sedation dentistry does Sansom Dental offer?

The team discusses nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation options when appropriate. The right option depends on the procedure, health history, anxiety level, and safety considerations.

Is sedation dentistry only for major procedures?

No. Sedation may help with dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, longer appointments, surgical visits, or patients who have avoided needed care because of fear.

Will I need someone to drive me home after sedation?

Some sedation options require a responsible adult to drive you home. Sansom Dental reviews those instructions before the appointment so you can plan safely.

Want a calmer dental visit?

Call Sansom Dental to ask which sedation options may fit your appointment.

Call 801-467-6381