Sedation Dentistry in Houston and Richmond, TX
If you are in the Houston or Richmond, TX area, and are looking for a sedation dentist, look no further than Dr. Jasmine Naderi and her team at Best Dental. We have affordable sedation dentistry options that can help relieve your pain, and relieve your anxieties at your next dental appointment.
No Pain Dentistry
If you are looking for a no pain dentist, then look no further than our expert team of sedation specialists at Best Dental. We have a highly trained staff that, through sedation methods, can take away any tooth related pains and aches that you may have. Whether it’s through laughing gas, oral sedation, or IV Sedation methods, we have a solution to your toothache woes.
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is the art of using different methods to help place patients at ease. Whether it’s through medications, or through inhalation devices, sedation dentistry is an art form that is practiced by trained and elite dentists. Dr. Jasmine Naderi does a complete and thorough examination of the patient to customize the sedation form that is right for you. Her team of sedation specialists then perform whatever method of sedation that was recommended for you to help put you at a relaxed state through whatever dental procedure that is being performed inside your mouth.
What are the different methods of sedation used in dentistry?
There are three main forms of sedation used today in modern dentistry:
- Inhalation Dentistry: The use of nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) to help sedate the patient
- Oral Conscious Sedation: The use of oral medications to help you relax during your dental procedure
- IV (Intravenous Sedation): The use of a catheter to help inject medications directly into your bloodstream.
What are some benefits of sedation dentistry?
Sedation dentistry has grown in recognition due to a number of benefits it offers our patients. Some of these perks include:
- The ability to perform all of your dental work in one visit, thus allowing less long term stress and anxiety in the dental chair.
- The ability to forget what was done (amnesia) during your procedure. This is especially useful with IV sedation as many pharmacological agents contain retrograde amnesic effects allowing you to forget what happened during your procedure.
- Reducing long term costs by allowing you to finish the dentistry that your mouth desperately needs.
What is Oral Conscious Sedation?
An oral agent (medicine) is given to you normally one hour prior to your procedure. Dr. Jasmine and her team will guide you as you start to feel more relaxed and at ease before your procedure. Remember that oral sedation does not actually make you sleep. You will be conscious and able to answer any questions the doctor has. The main goal with oral conscious sedation is to help you relax during the procedure and put your anxiety aside. Our patients are normally thrilled by how smooth and easy their procedure proceeds with this method of sedation.
The most common agents that are used for oral conscious sedation include Valium and Halcyon. Both of these anti anxiety medications are given by dentists depending on their preference.
At Best Dental, we offer oral conscious sedation to our patients. This has allowed many of our patients to feel comfortable and stress-free during their treatment.
You will need to have a driver take you home after your procedure as you will not be able to drive yourself home. When you arrive home, make sure you take the rest of the day off to relax and recover. Plenty of fluids are recommended after the procedure to quickly remove the agents from your system.
What is Intravenous Sedation (IV Sedation)?
IV sedation is also known as twilight sedation. Also known as “sleep dentistry“, It is the insertion of a catheter inside your vein that allows the doctor to directly inject pharmacological agents into your blood. This allows your dentist to titrate the medication to give you the exact amount of medication that you need during your procedure. IV sedation a lot of times will allow you to sleep during your dental procedure, which is a huge benefit to our patients.
What are the costs of sedation dentistry in Houston, TX?
This depends on the form of sedation dentistry you will be receiving. Below are the costs of the different forms of sedation dentistry in Houston, TX:
| Type of Dental Sedation | Average Cost in Houston, TX | Price Range in Houston, TX | Our Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laughing Gas (Nitrous) | $75 | $50-100 | $50 |
| Oral Sedation | $300 | $250-400 | $250 |
| IV Sedation | $750 | $600-$1,000 | $400 |
As you can see the average cost of IV Sedation in Houston, TX is 750. This price will also vary based on how long you will need to be sedated for during your dental procedure.
Remember that our team at Best Dental offers multiple payment plan options to help you afford the sedation dentistry that you desperately need to fix any gum and teeth issues that you may have.
Will Dental Insurance Help Pay For My Sedation Dentistry?
Dental insurance plans can differ, but the majority of dental plans cover IV sedation. How much they will pay on your behalf will vary from plan to plan. At Best Dental, our sedation team of specialists will verify with your insurance to find out exactly how much of your sedation costs will be covered.
Why choose Best Dental for your sedation dentistry options?
At Best Dental, we offer IV Sedation at prices that you can afford. We charge $400 for our IV sedation services to help take away some of the financial burdens that comes with expensive dentistry. You also want a sedation team that is experienced in the field. Our team of sedation dentists have performed thousands of sedations and have over a decade of sedation dentistry experience.
We want to make sure that your experience is one that you tell all your friends about, and what better way than if you can’t recall what happened during the procedure! Give our Houston and Richmond office a call to see if Sedation Dentistry is right for you.