Look good with our general & cosmetic dentistry. Comfortable, low-anxiety sedation dentistry is available.

DOCS video

Sedation Dentistry

If you are one of the many people who get chills thinking about a trip to the dentist office, sedation dentistry may be the perfect option for you.Through sedation dentistry, you can have one or multiple dental procedures performed with less anxiety.

How does Dental Sedation work?

When you arrive in our office, you will be seated in a comfortable room. We will place a monitor on your finger to watch your vital signs. A medication will be given that will make you relaxed and comfortable. After you are comfortable, Dr. Bryson and his experienced clinical team will take care of your dental needs. Because you are completely comfortable, Dr. Bryson can do years of dental work in one or two visits.

Dental Sedation Information and Benefits

  • Sedation will provide you a way of getting your dental work done while totally relaxed and completely comfortable.
  • Sedation allows you to be conscious and responsive.
  • You will be able to verbalize your needs and wants.
  • Someone will be with you at all times.
  • The sedatives used are amnesiacs, meaning you will have little or no memory of the experience.
Questions and Answers

Q: How should I prepare?
A: See our preparation instructions here.

Q: Will I feel pain?
A: No. You will feel nothing!

Q: Will I be unconscious?
A: No, you will be in a relaxed state, you will be responsive at all times.

Q: Will I be monitored?
A: Yes, one of our experienced clinical team members will be monitoring your vital signs during the entire visit. You are never left alone.

Q: Will someone need to accompany me?
A: Yes. Due to the sedative effects of the medication, you will need someone to drive you to our office and home again.

Patient Testimonials

“I felt very comfortable for the first time with any dentist. I was relaxed during my entire dental visit. I would recommend sedation to anyone."

“Being sedated put my fears of pain in the back of my mind. I am very happy I used sedation."

“Going to the dentist was awful: I hated it so much that I stopped going. I’m so glad I heard about Dr. Bryson’s dental sedation…it’s a whole different experience."