Do dental appointments make you anxious?
Many people feel anxious about dental visits, leading them to postpone necessary treatments. At Roots Dental, we understand these concerns and offer sedation dentistry to ensure you have a calm and comfortable experience.
Regular dental visits are essential, and we can make them more manageable if you have anxiety or other concerns. Schedule your appointment today and learn how our Oregon & SW Washington sedation dentists can improve your dental health while making your dental visits more pleasant and stress-free!
Explore our sedation dentistry options
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
For patients with mild anxiety, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) offers a safe and convenient solution. This inhaled analgesic quickly induces a sense of calm, allowing you to relax during your treatment.
- Safe for most patients, including children.
- Rapid onset and quick recovery time.
- You can drive home after your appointment.
Oral Sedation
If you need more substantial anxiety relief, oral sedation might be right for you. We’ll review your medical history and prescribe medication to help you relax.
- Induces a dreamy, relaxed state.
- May cause little to no memory of the procedure.
- Requires someone to drive you to and from the appointment.
IV Sedation
For those with significant dental fears or lengthy procedures, IV sedation provides deep relaxation. We monitor and adjust the sedation level throughout your treatment.
- Ideal for patients with severe anxiety.
- Suitable for long or complex procedures.
- Requires transportation to and from the appointment.
Is sedation dentistry right for you?
Sedation dentistry can be beneficial for a variety of situations, including:
- Patients with dental anxiety or phobia.
- Those undergoing lengthy or complex procedures.
- Patients with a strong gag reflex.
- Individuals with medical conditions that make it difficult to sit still.
At Roots Dental, your comfort and safety are our top priorities. Our experienced team will guide you through each step of your sedation dentistry experience, ensuring you feel at ease and well-cared-for.
Our patients say it best
“The staff is great! I appreciate their professionalism, as well as how they put you at ease during the entirety of the visit.”
Drew H.
“This Dentist took me in last minute to extract a tooth. They are very polite and a very caring team. This is absolutely the best Dentist in Portland, OR I have ever been to. He was very gentle also I felt no pain at all.”
Murphy C.
“Dr Kaufman and the whole team are amazing! I had not seen the dentist is over 5 years due to the pandemic and they were so kind and understanding. They recently moved to a new location which is even more convenient for me. I look forward so seeing them again!”
Nicole W.
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Local Dentists in Oregon and Southwest Washington
Roots Dental is proud to be a local favorite, with convenient locations throughout Oregon and SW Washington. We’re not just your typical dental practice; we’re a privately-owned team that values building long-lasting connections with our patients. We can’t wait to meet you and leave you with a smile on your face!
- Broadway
- Gresham
- Powell
- Hollywood
- Salem
- Carlton
- Vancouver
- East Portland
- Troutdale