Twin Peaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry offers oral sedation to help our customers feel more comfortable in our office. Many patients feel nervous about dental care, but oral sedation can help you feel comfortable and relaxed so you can still get the care you need.
Call 303-774-8300 today to schedule.
Oral sedation is a type of medication that helps patients relax better during dental procedures. If you get oral sedation, we’ll prescribe you a pill to take before your procedure. By the time you arrive for your appointment, you’ll be feeling relaxed and maybe a little drowsy.
We’ll perform the procedure you need, and then a friend or family member will drive you home. The medication should wear off after a few hours. When it does, you may not even recall what happened during your appointment, but you’ll still get all the health benefits of getting dental treatment.
In certain scenarios, Dr. Butler may determine that you may benefit from oral sedation. This could be the case if you have:
Remember, there are other circumstances where sedation might be needed, such as complex dental procedures or longer treatment times. If you feel like you might need it, or if you’re simply curious about your options, don’t hesitate to discuss it with Dr. Butler. We are here to make your dental experience as smooth and comfortable as possible.
A separate and comprehensive evaluation will be conducted by Dr. Butler before any sedation procedure. Every situation is different depending on what the patient needs. Dr. Butler will go over your specific information, but here are some good things to know:
Many patients come to our office apprehensive about using forms of oral sedation or may not be able to use it for different health reasons. There is no need to worry; this is completely normal! We also offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for adults and children to help ease dental anxiety and make your experience more comfortable. This can be used at your appointment and wears off immediately afterward.
Here are some alternative tips Dr. Butler gives to help those who have these fears:
We treat people, not teeth. Dr. Butler and Twin Peaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry are trained to create comfortable visits with modern dental techniques. If you are nervous about going to the dentist, try Dr. Butler with oral sedation.
If dental work makes you feel uneasy, you’ve come to the right place. Oral sedation has helped countless patients feel happy and at ease with their dental work. Give Twin Peaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Longmont, Colorado, a call to get started on treatment today!
Dr. McKay Butler and his team at Twin Peaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Longmont, CO provide excellence in dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign®, and general dentistry. They even offer sedation dentistry for patients that need it. They serve patients from all over the Northern Colorado area, including from the communities of Gunbarrel, Niwot, Berthoud, Firestone, Boulder, Lyons, Hygiene, Erie, Colorado, and zip codes 80503 and 80501.
Call (720) 928-3839 today to schedule.
