Discover Which Sedation Option Fits Your Needs

Dental sedation isn’t just for complex cases—it’s for anyone who struggles with fear, sensitivity, or discomfort during dental care. Sedation can help you stay still, reduce pain, and avoid the overwhelming stress that keeps many patients from seeking care.

  • Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide) – This gentle sedative is ideal for kids, teens, and adults with minor dental anxiety. It’s inhaled through a small mask and helps you feel calm without putting you to sleep. You’ll be able to drive yourself home afterward and get back to your day right away.
  • Oral Sedation – Taken in pill form before your appointment, oral sedation provides a deeper sense of relaxation. You may feel drowsy or even lightly doze, but you’ll remain conscious and responsive. It’s especially useful for longer appointments or moderate fear.
  • IV Sedation – Administered intravenously and monitored throughout your visit, IV sedation offers the deepest level of conscious relaxation. It’s best for extensive procedures, severe anxiety, or when multiple treatments are being performed in a single visit.

Sedation makes it easier to complete procedures like root canals, dental implants, oral surgery, and full-mouth reconstruction. It also benefits those with strong gag reflexes or physical limitations that make staying still difficult.

There’s no reason to suffer through dental care when comfort is within reach. With dental sedation in Southfield, MI, North Oaks Dental helps you take control of your health without fear. For an appointment at North Oaks Dental, you can schedule online or call:
 248-712-1522 for Royal Oak
 248-963-1969 for New Hudson
 586-685-7937 for Sterling Heights
 248-654-8484 for Rochester Hills
 734-593-1333 for Westland