Our office staff can help assist you in choosing a sedation option that is best suited for your needs.

Please know that sedation options are purely elective and are not mandatory for any of our procedures. Even when sedation is used, a local anesthetic for “numbing” in the area of treatment will still be administered.

We offer 3 options for sedation to ease dental anxiety:

• Nitrous Oxide - more commonly known as “laughing gas”, is a mixture of oxygen and nitrous. It is most often used in dentist's offices and is safe for all ages. Using nitrous oxide will NOT impair your ability to drive, nor have any after effects.
• Oral Sedation - we offer Halcion or the generic name “Triazalam” in a pill form. If you choose Halcion as a form of sedation you will NOT be able to drive to and from your appointment. This oral sedation is taken one hour prior to your dental treatment. Dosage will be discussed at your initial exam.
• IV Sedation - This intravaneous sedation is administered by Dr. Van Winkle and is considered a “light conscious sedation”. You will maintain your protective reflexes, however, you will be less aware of your environment and of any discomfort. If you choose IV Sedation as a form of sedation you will NOT be able to drive to and from your appointment.