Sedation dentistry uses medication to help you feel relaxed and calm during dental care. At Genuine Care Dental in Saratoga, CA, we offer two options: nitrous oxide and IV sedation. Both are meant for people who want to feel comfortable, and neither one is about pushing you toward treatment you are not ready for.
Dental anxiety is common, and it is nothing to be embarrassed about. Sedation can help anxious patients, and it can also help if you:
Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, is breathed in through a small mask. It helps you feel relaxed while you stay awake and aware. Its effects wear off quickly after the mask comes off, and we will tell you before your visit whether you can leave on your own.
With IV sedation, medication goes in through a vein, and you feel deeply relaxed and drowsy. Dr. Rong provides IV sedation right here in our office, and your team monitors you throughout. It is not general anesthesia. Many patients remember very little of the visit. Please arrange a ride and bring a companion.
First, we listen. We review your health history and any medications, and we talk about the care you need and how you feel about it. Together we choose the option that fits. On the day, we explain each step as it happens, so nothing is a surprise.
Sedation works with many visits, from a tooth extraction to a dental implant or a longer restorative appointment. You will still be numbed for treatment as needed, so the area is comfortable while you rest.
Sedation is only one part of feeling calm. Our team moves at your pace, explains each step before it happens, and pauses whenever you ask. Many anxious patients tell us the hardest part was making the call, so we keep everything simple, kind, and free of judgment. If you would like to see how relaxed a visit can be, start with a conversation about what worries you most.
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Relaxing at the dentist is hard when the room feels clinical, so we designed ours differently. We didn't want it to feel like a dental office, so we didn't build one. Warm wood, real plants, a couch you'd actually choose to sit on, and chairs picked for comfort as much as function, all so you forget where you actually are.
Dr. Rong and Mia lead the practice with an expert team, and every one of us has met nervous patients before. Ask for an anxiety blanket and calming aroma, a neck pillow, lip balm, or dark sunglasses if the light bothers you. Pick a show on the screens, charge your phone for free, and grab a coffee on your way in.
“Too often I see patients go into an office and they're just seen as a set of teeth with no person behind them. I want to know not only what our patients need, but also what they want, in terms of their health, their looks, and how they feel.”
– Dr. Rong, owner
“I absolutely would recommend Genuine Care, and I have already done so many times.”
– Amy, patient
“Dr. Rong was very patient. He carefully explained the treatment, so I feel very confident and comfortable.”
– Raymond, patient
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