Experience anxiety-free dental care designed for your total relaxation and comfort.
At Lakewood Dental and Orthodontics, we believe that fear should never stand in the way of a healthy smile. Our sedation dentistry options are designed to be safe, soothing, and effective, ensuring you feel completely at ease from the moment you settle into our chair. Whether you have dental phobia or a sensitive gag reflex, we provide modern, compassionate care tailored to your comfort levels.
Choosing sedation turns a potentially stressful appointment into a peaceful, productive experience.
Sedation helps quiet the “fight or flight” response, allowing you to remain calm and relaxed throughout your procedure.
Because you are comfortable and relaxed, our doctors can often perform multiple treatments in a single session, saving you time.
Sedation works alongside local anesthetics to ensure you feel little to nothing, even during complex restorative work.
Many forms of sedation have an amnesic effect, meaning you’ll likely have little to no memory of the sights, sounds, or smells of the clinical environment.
For patients with a sensitive gag reflex, sedation helps relax those muscles, making treatment safer and more comfortable.
Every patient deserves a stress-free dental experience! You are an ideal candidate for sedation if you:
Experience dental anxiety or fear
Have a low pain threshold
Require a large amount of dental work
Have a strong gag reflex
Suffer from physical discomfort
At Lakewood Dental and Orthodontics, we evaluate each patient’s unique medical history and comfort levels to ensure every visit is a “win” for their peace of mind.
We make the dentist’s office a place of relaxation and comfort for even our most nervous patients.
We start by listening. We discuss your anxiety levels and medical history to determine which sedation option—such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or oral conscious sedation—is right for you.
Once you arrive for your appointment, we administer the sedative in a calm environment and monitor your vitals closely to ensure your safety throughout the entire process.
While you are in a state of deep relaxation, our experts perform your dental work with precision. You remain responsive but completely indifferent to the procedure.
After the treatment is finished, we allow you time to recover in our office. Depending on the type of sedation used, we’ll provide clear instructions for your post-visit care.
Choosing the right team is the secret to reclaiming your oral health without the stress.
Because we offer comprehensive care, we can use sedation for anything from simple cleanings to complex orthodontic or restorative procedures.
Our team is highly trained in sedation protocols, using advanced monitoring equipment to ensure your safety at every second of your visit.
We never rush. We move at a speed that feels safe for you, explaining every step (if you want us to) or simply letting you rest while we work.
Families in Lakewood trust us because we treat our anxious patients with the same kindness and honesty we would show our own family members.
We believe quality dental care should be accessible. We accept most PPO insurance plans and Medi-Cal. Our team will gladly help you verify your coverage before your procedure so there are no surprises. If you need additional help, we offer flexible payment plans to make your care affordable.
"Awesome dentistry!"
Awesome dentistry! Staff is very professional and kind. Doctors performed quality procedures with no set backs. Would recommend this dental office to all my family and friends.
"Best value for the price I paid!"
Lakewood Dental’s staff is friendly, professional, informative, and they want to put patient’s needs & concerns first. They made sure to confirm my appts via text, email, AND phone call. Their office is clean & i got the best value for the price i paid for the service i got! 5/5
In most cases, no. Most dental sedation is “conscious sedation,” meaning you can still breathe on your own and respond to questions, though you will feel deeply relaxed.
Yes. When administered by trained professionals like our team at Lakewood Dental, it is very safe. we monitor your heart rate and oxygen levels throughout the appointment.
Yes! For children with high anxiety or those who need extensive work, mild sedation like nitrous oxide is a safe and common way to ensure a positive experience.
Nitrous oxide wears off within minutes of stopping the gas. Oral sedation may leave you feeling groggy for several hours, requiring a friend or family member to drive you home.
No. While the sedation relaxes you, we still use local numbing medication to ensure the treatment area is completely desensitized.
Whether you’re looking for a boost in confidence or a healthier bite for your kids, Lakewood Dental and Orthodontics is here to guide you. No high-pressure sales—just expert advice and a clear path to your dream smile.
