Comfortable, Anxiety-Free Endodontic Care
Dental anxiety shouldn’t prevent you from receiving care. We offer multiple sedation options to ensure your experience is comfortable, calm, and stress-free.
Americans with Dental Anxiety
Sedation Options Available
Safety Monitored
Our Sedation Options
Nitrous Oxide
Laughing Gas
- ✓Takes effect in minutes
- ✓Adjustable level
- ✓Wears off quickly
- ✓Drive yourself home
Ideal For:
Mild-moderate anxiety
Oral Sedation
Conscious Sedation Pill
- ✓Pill taken 1 hour before
- ✓Deep relaxation
- ✓Limited memory
- ✓Stronger than nitrous
Ideal For:
Moderate-severe anxiety
⚠️ Driver required
IV Sedation
With Anesthesiologist
- ✓Board-certified anesthesiologist
- ✓Deepest sedation level
- ✓Sleep-like state
- ✓Complete comfort
Ideal For:
Severe anxiety, complex cases
⚠️ Driver required
Sedation + Local Anesthesia
Important: Sedation relieves anxiety, while local anesthesia prevents pain. We use both:
Sedation
Relaxes you emotionally and mentally
Local Anesthesia
Numbs the tooth completely
This combination ensures you're both calm AND pain-free. Many patients report even the numbing injection feels like nothing.
IV Sedation with Anesthesiologist
Maximum Comfort & Safety
What to Expect
- • Board-certified anesthesiologist present throughout
- • IV medication for deep, controlled sedation
- • Continuous vital signs monitoring
- • Sleep-like state with no memory of procedure
- • Fast recovery in our office under supervision
Who Benefits
- • Severe dental phobia or anxiety
- • Multiple complex procedures in one visit
- • Extreme gag reflex
- • Previous traumatic dental experiences
- • Preference for deepest sedation available
Note: IV sedation requires additional planning and preparation. Contact our office to discuss whether this option is right for your case.
Who Benefits from Sedation?
Dental Anxiety/Phobia
- • Intense fear or panic
- • Avoidance due to anxiety
- • Racing heart, sweating, nausea
- • Previous traumatic experiences
Physical Considerations
- • Strong gag reflex
- • Difficulty getting numb
- • TMJ issues
- • Difficulty sitting still
Complex Treatment
- • Multiple teeth treated
- • Lengthy procedures
- • Retreatment, apicoectomy
- • Prefer to remember less
Safety & Monitoring
Your Safety is Our Top Priority
Pre-Screening
Medical history, medications reviewed
Vital Signs
Continuous monitoring
Expert Training
Dr. Phan + anesthesiologist
Emergency Ready
Equipment, oxygen, protocols
Sedation Comparison
| Feature | Nitrous Oxide | Oral Sedation | IV Sedation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation Level | Mild | Moderate | Deep |
| Administration | Nasal mask | Pill by mouth | IV line |
| Onset Time | 2-3 minutes | 30-60 minutes | Immediate |
| Memory of Procedure | Full memory | Limited memory | Minimal/none |
| Driver Required | No | Yes | Yes |
| Typical Cost | $75-$150 | $200-$400 | Contact us |
Your Comfort is Our Priority
At Phanendo Endodontics, no one should suffer through dental treatment or avoid care due to anxiety. Our sedation options—from mild nitrous oxide to deep IV sedation with a board-certified anesthesiologist—ensure expert endodontic care in a comfortable, stress-free environment.
Don’t let anxiety prevent you from getting the care you need. Schedule your comfortable consultation today.