Sedation Dentist

Serving Cosmetic Dentistry Patients in Alexandria, Arlington, Washington, DC and Surrounding Areas

Being afraid of the Dentist is nothing to be embarrassed about. We understand that the tools, the noises and the medical aspect of the procedures can sometimes be a bit overwhelming and intimidating.

Fortunately, there's an excellent way to take the fear out of dentistry. That way is sedation dentistry. It involves taking a mild sedative about an hour before the procedure.

You will still be conscious during your procedure, but you will be very relaxed. The sedative does not take the place of local anesthetic (which will still be administered.) Rather, the sedative simply helps calm your nerves.

After the procedure is finished, you will need someone to drive you home, because you'll be unable to drive yourself. Most patients find that, once they get home, they fall asleep for a few hours, and wake up feeling refreshed, with only a slight memory of the procedure.

If you're considering dental work but are afraid of the Dentist, sedation dentistry is for you. We help people throughout the Virginia and Washington DC area, including the cities of Arlington, and Alexandria.

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