Sedation Dentsitry

A Full Range of Sedation Dentistry Options
If you have anxieties about dental visits, we can easily relieve all your worries with conscious sedation dentistry. No longer will shots, drills, or dental care create difficulties for you. We are among the few practices in the state that can administer both oral and IV sedation. We also provide nitrous oxide or laughing gas when lighter sedation is needed.

IV sedation takes effect most quickly and gives the highest level of sedation. We have complete control over the level of sedation administered, which is an advantage over taking a pill. With an IV, patients are not aware of the procedure and an hour will seem like a few minutes. As the medication is given directly into the bloodstream, it provides deep sedation for no memory of your visit. This sedation works well for those who need extensive work accomplished in one visit.

For lighter sedation, oral conscious sedation is the choice. By taking one pill an hour before your appointment, you will gradually reach a relaxed state while sitting in the dental chair. Your vital signs are monitored throughout the procedure, and when the work is completed, you have someone drive you home. About an hour later, you are back to normal.

Some patients have even more fear of being “put under.” You are not completely unconscious as during surgery; you are only sedated enough to not have memory of the procedure. You are in control of your perception of what goes on around you, but will be relieved of any stress to feel comfortable with any work that needs to be performed. We strive to keep you relaxed and comfortable for every type of treatment.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com