Sedation Dentistry for Pediatric Patients in Charlotte, NC
If you’re searching for a pediatric dental practice offering sedation dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina, you’ve come to the right place. Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry has treated more than 250,000 children since 1992, and because we strive to make the care experience as easy and comfortable as possible for our patients, we offer an array of dental sedation options.
Does Your Child Need Sedation Dentistry?
Do visits to the dentist cause your child to feel anxious? Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons why we recommend pediatric sedation dentistry, and that anxiety can have numerous potential causes. For example, while some children are scared of needles and shots, others are fearful of confined spaces or embarrassed of their teeth. Some children also have a hard time dealing with the noises, smells, and tastes that are common in a dental office. In some instances, these fears stem from previous traumatic dental or medical experiences.
While sedation dentistry is certainly an excellent option for many patients with dental anxiety, that’s not all it can be used to treat. For example, we may also recommend sedation if your child:
- Has sensitive teeth
- Has a severe gag reflex
- Has difficulty getting numb from a local anesthetic (e.g., Novocaine)
- Is undergoing a lengthy procedure
- Has a hard time sitting still or controlling their movements
Our Approach to Pediatric Sedation Dentistry
At Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry, we understand that each of our patients is different, so we offer numerous sedation dentistry options to suit a wide range of needs and preferences. We can administer:
- Oral conscious sedation (oral medication that causes drowsiness)
- Nitrous oxide sedation (a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen administered through a nose mask that produces a euphoric sensation)
- Intravenous (IV) sedation (medication administered into the bloodstream through an IV that often causes the patient to fall asleep)
In especially complex cases, we may recommend that our patients visit Valleygate Dental Surgical Center for treatment under general anesthesia. At that surgery center, our dentists have access to general anesthesia thanks to a team of experienced anesthesiologists and credited nurses.
The Convenient Choice for Pediatric Sedation Dentistry
One of the reasons why Charlotte, NC, families consistently turn to us for sedation dentistry is the incredible level of convenience we offer. We have numerous locations across the area, so it will be easy to find one close to your home. All of our offices offer early-morning visits starting at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays, which is ideal if your family’s work or school schedules make it difficult for you to attend appointments during typical nine-to-five business hours. Plus, because we know that delays can impact your plans for the rest of the day, we do whatever we can to ensure that patients’ appointments begin on time.
Contact Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry today to schedule a sedation dentistry appointment at whichever location is most convenient for you. We’ll be happy to tell you more about our pediatric sedation dentistry options and answer all of your questions.
