Sedation Dentistry
for Patients in Victor, Canandaigua, NY & the Surrounding Areas 

If the mere thought of going to the dentist sets off a panic attack, you’re in good company. Don’t worry; the friendly and helpful staff at Marshall Dental Care of Victor is here to help you overcome these fears. 

We offer conscious sedation dentistry to assist those with anxieties about the dentist. You will be prescribed 25-50mg of triazolam (oral sedative) to take one hour before your scheduled appointment time. Please note that you will need someone to drive you to and from your appointment, as drowsiness WILL occur. Once you are in the chair, Dr. Wendy will determine if and how much more medicine you will need. Many patients choose sedation not only for fear and anxiety, but also if they have a large treatment plan that they would like done in one visit. 

Consultations are always free of charge and are necessary to move forward to ensure a safe, comfortable appointment.

For those patients who just need “to take the edge off” we also offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas), which relaxes you and decreases your anxiety level within a few minutes. Unlike with sedation dentistry, however, you will be aware the entire appointment – just highly relaxed.

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

Dental phobia is very normal. Many people are so nervous about visiting the dentist that they put it off for years, causing small problems to build up until they become serious issues. Taking advantage of our sedation dentistry services have many advantages. Here are just a few of the ways that this service can help you:

• Reduced Anxiety: One of the biggest draws of sedation dentistry is that it can relieve your anxiety and help make your experience more pleasant. Though everyone can benefit, the more anxious a patient feels prior to their appointment, the more he or she will benefit from sedation dentistry.

• Reduced Gag Reflex: Your gag reflex is important, but sometimes it can become a hinderance or even a danger at the dentist. Sedation dentistry can help keep you comfortable during your appointment and stops an overactive gag reflex from acting up at the wrong time.

• Efficiency: If you are under the influence of a sedative during your appointment, it makes the process easier for the dentist as much as for you. Taking advantage of sedation dentistry can actually help your appointment go faster!

• Pain Relief: Nobody likes tooth or gum pain. With sedation dentistry, the pain is completely eradicated. Your brain cannot register pain while under the influence of powerful sedatives or anesthetics.

• More Regular Care: Choosing sedation dentistry to relieve your anxiety or side effects encourages you to visit the dentist more often. This allows you to get more comprehensive care and results in better oral health.

Marshall Dental Care of Victor offers the professional sedation dentistry services you need to make it through your appointment or procedure. We are conveniently located in Victor and serve patients from Canandaigua, Bloomfield, Pittsford, Macedon, Farmington, Fairport, and the surrounding areas.

Signs You May Benefit from Sedation Dentistry

• The thought of visiting the dentist makes you feel anxiety or panic.
• You’ve avoided making a dental appointment due to anxiety.
• You worry about the pain involved in a dental procedure.
• You have trouble staying still during a dental cleaning.
• You have a sensitive gag reflex and tend to choke during dental procedures.

How to Prepare for Your Sedation Dentistry Appointment

Whether you are having a routine check up or a more involved procedure, it is important to prepare for your sedation dentistry appointment. Here is what you can do to prepare for your appointment: 

• Drink a good amount of fluids the day before
• Have an empty stomach
• Dress comfortably
• Bring someone who can drive you home
• Leave your afternoon open

No matter if you are having a root canal or wisdom teeth removal, preparing for your sedation dentistry appointment is equally important. If you plan on having sedation for dental crowns, dental implants, porcelain veneers, or any of the other dental services we offer, do not forget to prepare the right way!

Contact Us Today to Schedule an Appointment

If you’d like to learn more about sedation dentistry or if you have any questions about how our team of dentists can ease your anxiety, please feel free to give us a call! We treat patients across Bloomfield, Canandaigua, Fairport, Farmington, Macedon, Pittsford, Victor, NY, and the surrounding areas. On top of sedation dentistry, we also provide routine dental services, such as adult orthodontics, wisdom teeth removal, root canal procedures, and more.