Your comfort is our top priority at Willamette Valley Periodontics. We understand that dental anxiety can make seeking treatment from our office challenging, even preventing you from receiving necessary care. Dr. Graser and his team are dedicated to ensuring your comfort and satisfaction at every visit. We offer sedation dentistry options designed to help you feel relaxed throughout your procedure. Whether you experience mild nervousness or significant dental phobia, we have a safe and effective solution to make your visit to Willamette Valley Periodontics a positive experience.
Our top sedation dentistry options in McMinnville include:
Oral Conscious Sedation
For those with moderate to significant dental anxiety, conscious oral sedation offers a deeper level of relaxation. This method involves taking a prescribed pill an hour or so before your appointment. The medication helps you feel profoundly calm and drowsy, often making you feel as though you've had a very restful sleep during the procedure, even though you remain technically conscious and able to respond to your provider's instructions. Oral conscious sedation is a popular choice for longer appointments or for our patients who experience moderate dental anxiety.
Intravenous (IV) Sedation
For patients with severe dental anxiety, complex surgical procedures, or those who wish for the deepest level of relaxation short of general anesthesia, we offer Intravenous (IV) sedation. With IV sedation, the sedative medication is administered directly into your bloodstream, allowing for a very rapid and adjustable level of relaxation.
The anesthesia is precisely controlled by our trained specialist, who continuously monitors your vital signs throughout the procedure. While you are not unconscious, you will be in a deep state of relaxation, often completely unaware of the procedure and having little memory of it afterward.
Your Comfort is Our Priority
Before recommending any sedation option, Dr. Graser will conduct a thorough review of your medical history and discuss your concerns and preferences. We are dedicated to ensuring your safety and comfort at every step, with safe sedation methods that help relieve the stress and fear often associated with dental visits.
Don't let dental anxiety prevent you from achieving a healthy, confident smile. Contact Willamette Valley Periodontics today to discuss our sedation options and discover the path to a comfortable, stress-free dental experience.
