Sedation Dentistry in Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Dental Spa is committed to our patients and their comfort while visiting the dentist. That's why we use sedation dentistry to help patients overcome fears, have a positive experience, and get the treatment they need. If you're worried about dental procedures, don't be; we work with patients facing similar concerns every day, and we've developed a way to help them overcome this fear.

To visit a sedation dentist in the Pittsburgh, PA, area, reach out to our friendly and knowledgeable team today to learn more or to book your appointment.

Sedation Dentistry Options

Our sedation options are safe and effective. Sedation allows your dentist to create a more relaxed and calm environment by easing the patient's anxiety. To better help our patients, we offer a number of pain relief options including:

• Intravenous or IV sedation: IV sedation, or general anesthesia, is a stronger approach to pain management used when other sedative drugs aren't shown to be effective. This option puts the patient to sleep and is best used for lengthy procedures or when the patient has special needs.
• Nitrous oxide (laughing gas): This is a mild sedative that can be inhaled. It calms patients by causing a pleasant feeling and a mild tingling sensation. Patients are still awake and alert but do require an escort.
  
• Premedication: For patients with greater anxiety, sedative drugs are often used. This could include anti-anxiety medications and tranquilizers. Often these sedative pills will be combined with nitrous oxide for optimum results. This is one of our most affordable and popular sedation options.

If you have an upcoming dental appointment or procedure that you're nervous about, talk to our sedation dentist about your options. Call Pittsburgh Dental Spa at (412) 200-2614 to learn more. We look forward to working with you and helping you to achieve greater oral health.