Anxious? We understand.
Feeling nervous about visiting the dentist in Petaluma, CA, is more common than you might think. At Petaluma Dental Group, we want you to feel calm, cared for, and completely at ease during every visit. That’s why we offer comforting amenities and multiple levels of sedation to help you relax and maybe even love your time at the dentist.
Our Comfort Menu
We know that giving your oral health a priority isn’t really easy, especially if dental visits cause stress or worry. Our team takes much pride in creating a welcoming, gentle environment where comfort comes first.
We provide a range of soothing options to help you feel relaxed and confident throughout your appointment, whether it’s a cozy blanket, calming music, or other small touches that make a big difference.
All Levels of Sedation Available
To make your experience as smooth as possible, we offer safe and effective sedation dentistry. These options help you stay completely relaxed and comfortable throughout your treatment without fear, tension, or gagging.
You’ll remain conscious and able to respond, but in a deeply calm state that makes dental care feel easy and stress-free.
Who Can Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation can make a great world of difference for patients who experience:
- Fear or anxiety about dental visits
- Trouble sitting still during longer procedures
- Nervousness about certain dental treatments or instruments
Our goal is to help you receive the care you need comfortably and without worry.
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients reach a state of relaxation while remaining awake and responsive. It’s not the same as general anesthesia. Instead, these gentle techniques reduce fear and discomfort so that both simple and complex treatments can be performed with ease.
Relax with Oral Conscious Sedation at Our Office
This method involves taking a prescribed pill or liquid before your appointment to help you feel calm and at ease. You’ll stay awake but relaxed throughout your visit.
Because this medication may cause drowsiness, please arrange for someone to drive you to and from your appointment.
IV Sedation
With IV sedation, medication is delivered straight into your bloodstream, hence allowing for a deeper level of relaxation that’s carefully monitored by your dentist. This option is ideal for patients with stronger dental anxiety or those undergoing longer procedures.
As with oral sedation, transportation should be arranged before and after your visit.
Ready to Relax?
If dental anxiety has long been keeping you from getting the care you need, talk to us about sedation dentistry. We’ll help you choose the option that’s best for you so you can enjoy a calm, comfortable dental experience every time.