Relaxation and Sedation

At Center for Advanced Dentistry, we understand that dental visits can be a source of anxiety for many patients. Our holistic approach to relaxation and sedation is designed to create a calm and stress-free environment, ensuring your comfort and well-being throughout your dental treatment. We combine natural relaxation techniques with safe sedation options to provide you with a soothing dental experience.

What is Holistic Relaxation and Sedation?

Holistic relaxation and sedation focus on using natural methods and gentle sedation techniques to help you feel relaxed and comfortable during your dental visit. This approach minimizes anxiety and discomfort, allowing for a more pleasant and effective treatment experience.

Holistic Relaxation Techniques

  • Aromatherapy: Essential oils are used to create a calming atmosphere and reduce anxiety. Scents like lavender and chamomile are known for their relaxing properties. While we have a large selection is choose from, patients are welcome to bring their own essential oils for use in our diffusers.

  • Noise-Canceling Headphones: Sometimes just the sound of the dental tools can cause anxiety. We offer comfortable, noise-canceling headphones to wear during treatment. To take it a step further, pop in some earbuds of your own and listen to gentle, calming music to help promote relaxation.

  • Eye Mask: Similar to the noise of dental tools being anxiety-inducing, the sight of them can have the same effect. Patients can enjoy a comfortable eye mask throughout treatment if desired.

  • Breathing Techniques: Our team can guide you through breathing exercises to help calm your mind and body before and during your treatment. Want to practice ahead of time? Here are several anxiety-relieving techniques!

  • The Wellness Blanket: While this amazing blanket can help relieve pain, improve sleep, protect against EMF exposure, support the immune system, increase energy levels, normalize Ph, slow down the process of aging, strengthen musculoskeletal, cardio-vascular, circulation, and digestion systems, it also is fantastic as relieving anxiety and stress! Wrap up in our Wellness Blanket during treatment for ultimate comfort. Learn more about it here!

Sedation Options

  • Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas): This mild sedative is inhaled through a mask and helps you relax while remaining conscious and able to communicate. It wears off quickly, allowing you to resume your normal activities soon after your appointment.

  • Oral Sedation: Taken in pill form before your appointment, oral sedation helps you feel calm and drowsy during your treatment. It is ideal for patients with moderate anxiety or those undergoing longer procedures.

  • IV Sedation: For patients with severe anxiety or those undergoing complex treatments, IV sedation provides a deeper level of relaxation. You will remain conscious but deeply relaxed and may not remember much of the procedure. We use a wonderful, third-party company called NOBA (Nashville Office-Based Anesthesia) to handle all IV sedations.

Experience Calm and Comfort at Center for Advanced Dentistry

We are dedicated to making your dental visits as relaxing and comfortable as possible. Our holistic approach to relaxation and sedation ensures that you receive the care you need in a soothing and supportive environment.

Contact Us Today to learn more about our relaxation and sedation options or to schedule an appointment. Let us help you achieve a stress-free and enjoyable dental experience.