Sedation Dentistry

We use sedation dentistry during in-house services to ensure a comfortable, calm, and relaxing experience. Our team evaluates any anxieties and identifies a treatment option that ensures your comfort.

Sedation Dentistry in Tinley Park, IL

Dental sedation helps when it comes to easing discomfort and nerves associated with dental work, make the whole experience more pleasant for patients. It’s not just about keeping patients relaxed; it also increases our team’s efficiency. With dental sedation, you’re guaranteed a treatment that’s both comfortable and safe.

At Amazing Smiles, we’re all about giving our patients options, which is why we offer two sedation choices. There’s nitrous oxide, the famous laughing gas, known for its relaxing effects, and there’s oral sedation, providing a deeper level of comfort, perfect for longer procedures.

woman receiving dental sedation
  • What type of anesthesia are used for dental work?

    The most common types of anesthesia used are local anesthesia, oral sedation, and IV sedation.

    • Local anesthesia is a numbing medication that is injected directly in the area that is to be treated—usually the gums around an infected tooth.
    • Oral sedation is a more convenient type of anesthesia as there is a brief period of sedation and often times little memory of the procedure. You take a pill approximately one hour before your procedure begins so by the time the dentist begins working, you feel completely relaxed.
    • IV sedation produces a more profound experience that usually leaves no memory of the actual procedure. It’s typically used for more intensive procedures like tooth extractions, dental implants or other surgical procedures, however, the patient is conscious during the process.
  • What is laughing gas and what does it do?

    Laughing gas, or Nitrous Oxide, is a reliable and safe method for relieving dental anxiety. It’s a gentle sedative that doesn’t induce sleep and can be swiftly reversed. This odorless, colorless gas acts quickly to promote relaxation during dental treatments. Widely embraced, Nitrous Oxide is among the most favored forms of dental sedation, valued for its safety and effectiveness.

More Questions?

If you have more questions about dental sedation and the procedures used by Amazing Smiles, please contact our office and we will be happy to discuss further.

Amazing Smiles

16532 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
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Hours

Monday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 2:00pm (the 3rd Saturday of the month)

Phone

(708) 444-7645