Dr. Brian Berg is an expert in anxiety-free dentistry and highly experienced in sedation dentistry. Often recommended with patients with dental anxiety, dental phobia, or more in-depth treatment plans, sedation dentistry uses medications to help patients relax during their dental procedures. At Berg Dental in Tacoma, we offer laughing gas, conscious oral sedation, and IV sedation for your optimal comfort.
Laughing Gas Sedation
Nitrous oxide sedation, also known as “laughing gas,” is a sedative gas commonly used in dental treatment to help our patients relax during a procedure. This mild sedative is safe and effective for managing pain and anxiety. The colorless and odorless gas is inhaled through a mask and is often used during minor procedures like fillings and extractions. The effects of laughing gas will wear off quickly following your procedure.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Another method for managing dental anxiety is through oral medications that relax a patient while the patient remains conscious. Oral conscious medication is offered as a prescribed sedative taken before the dental appointment. This mild to moderate sedative helps to reduce anxiety, promote a feeling of relaxation, and reduce the patient’s memory of the procedure.
IV Sedation
For those with severe dental anxiety or requiring extensive dental work, IV sedation can be beneficial. Sedative medications and local anesthesia are administered into the bloodstream, allowing the patient to relax deeply and be less aware of the procedure. Utilizing IV sedation is a safe and effective way to make dental procedures, such as oral surgery, more comfortable and effective for those with more severe dental anxiety.
Book Your Appointment with a Sedation Expert
Are you avoiding dental treatment due to dental anxiety? Dr. Berg is an expert in sedation services thanks to his anesthesiology residency, years of practice, and continuing education, and he is licensed to administer full anesthesia.
As Dr. Berg says, “This is the easiest dental appointment you can have if you’re afraid. This is the place to change your life!” Berg Dentistry is the place to go in Tacoma for comfortable, pain-free dental care. Schedule your appointment today to experience the difference!
