Sedation Dentistry
There are many names for it—dental phobia, anxiety, or plain old fear of dentists. However you describe it, dental anxiety can cause you to avoid treatment even when common sense tells you it’s time to see the dentist.
At Gardner Springs Dentistry, we understand how tempting it is to put off a dental exam or treatment if you suffer from dental anxiety. What if there was a way to get your dental treatment performed without feeling anxious, without fear, and without pain?
Discover the Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry helps you conquer dental anxiety, allowing you to relax your way to a healthier smile. Beyond experiencing a stress-free state of mind, dental sedation at our Boerne, TX, dental office provides numerous benefits, including:
- The amnesic properties of certain sedation methods make hours of dental treatment feel like mere minutes!
- You won't remember any treatment-related discomfort, like local anesthetic delivery.
- Stress-related fatigue and discomfort in your jaw joints and muscles are minimized because your body is relaxed.
- Our team can provide more effective and efficient treatment when you're comfortable, resulting in less time in the dental chair and fewer appointments.
We Understand, and We Care
Everyone experiences dental fear differently. Before he recommends sedation, Dr. Gardner will discuss your anxiety, listen to your concerns, and explain the sedation options best suited to your needs. You may be surprised to find your fears are reduced simply by knowing that your concerns have been addressed with respect and understanding.
Your comfort and safety are our priorities at Gardner Springs Dentistry. Dr. Gardner's advanced training in various dental sedation techniques ensures a gentle, effective approach to managing your anxiety. He is certified to perform nitrous oxide sedation, oral sedation, and IV conscious sedation.
For those with severe anxiety or special needs, we maintain trusted relationships with local dental anesthesiologists who can safely administer general anesthesia in the comfort of our Boerne dental office.
Understanding Your Sedation Options
We offer various sedation options to suit your needs and ensure a comfortable dental experience.
Nitrous Oxide
Also known as "laughing gas," nitrous oxide is a mild sedative inhaled through a small mask over your nose. It helps you feel relaxed and at ease during your dental treatment. The effects wear off quickly, so you can return to your daily activities with no downtime.
Oral Conscious Sedation
With oral sedation, you'll take a prescribed medication about an hour before your appointment to help you feel calm and relaxed. You will remain conscious during the procedure but may feel drowsy and have little to no memory of the treatment. It's important to arrange for someone to drive you home after your appointment, as the sedative can remain in your system for several hours.
IV (Intravenous) Sedation
IV sedation involves administering sedative medication directly into your bloodstream for deeper relaxation. Our trained dental team will monitor you throughout treatment and can adjust the level of sedation as needed to ensure your comfort.
While you'll remain conscious, you'll feel completely relaxed and at ease and won’t remember much about the procedure afterward. As with oral sedation, you'll need someone to drive you home after your appointment.
Can Sedation Dentistry Benefit You at Your Next Appointment?
Don't let fear compromise your oral health and well-being. If you feel anxious about dental treatment, know you're not alone. Millions of people experience increased anxiety and fear surrounding dental visits.
At Gardner Springs Dentistry, we will work with you to find the sedation method that best meets your needs. If you're interested in learning more about the benefits of sedation dentistry, please contact our Boerne, TX, dental office today to schedule an appointment.
You can tell that this is an office that truly cares about its patients
"You can tell that this is an office that truly cares about its patients. The staff are warm & friendly. Dr. Gardner really takes the time to address your concerns and explain what's going on as well as advise of the options and make recommendations."
- Jen H.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fear or anxiety about dental visits is a common problem shared by many people. Whatever your reason for disliking dentists, we’ll listen with compassion and respect to your concerns to ensure you feel heard, understood and as comfortable as possible. You should never feel embarrassed about your concerns – our primary goal is your comfort and well-being.
Dr. Gardner and our team of compassionate professionals have successfully helped many patients overcome their dental phobias. You’ll notice that our caring approach and genuine concern for your personal well-being will make all the difference when you visit us.
Our effective relaxation techniques include sedation dentistry options such as: nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia. All sedation dentistry is performed in the comfort of our Boerne, TX dental office so you can be treated in a familiar setting with professionals that you know and trust.
If you’d like more information about our gentle approach or sedation dentistry, please contact us today.
At Gardner Springs Dentistry, we work with most PPO plans and are happy to help you file your claims. Understanding the details of dental insurance can be confusing, but we're here to assist you in finding the information you need. We'll ensure that you get the most from your coverage.
However, many dental insurance plans don't provide adequate coverage for the treatment you may need or want. For these situations we accept all major credit cards and also offer a variety of financing options to ensure you get the treatment you need in a timely manner.
Give us a call at our Boerne dental office today and we’ll happily assist you in understanding and utilizing your dental insurance benefits.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Brandon Gardner DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Dr. Gardner grew up in Utah and spent many days snowboarding the “Greatest Snow on Earth.” Before college, he spent two years in Ecuador as a missionary and became fluent in Spanish. After his missionary service he attended Utah Valley University (UVU) to complete his pre-dental requirements and graduated Cum Laude with his BA in Spanish.
Dr. Gardner relocated to Texas in 2007 to attend dental school at UT Health San Antonio on scholarship. He graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2011 and completed a one year Advanced ...