Sedation Options In Santa Monica
At Pearl Haus Dental in Santa Monica, we prioritize your comfort with sedation dentistry. Enjoy a relaxed visit while we take care of your smile!
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Why should I choose sedation?
We recognize that for many patients, dental procedures can trigger anxiety, tension, or overwhelm — sometimes preventing care altogether. At Pearl Haus, we believe no one should have to experience distress in order to receive the care that supports their health and long-term wellbeing.
Our environment is intentionally designed to support your nervous system — blending serene spaces with sedation options that allow you to remain calm, deeply relaxed, and fully supported throughout your treatment. By reducing physical tension and quieting anxious thoughts, sedation allows us to complete necessary care with greater comfort, ease, and efficiency — honoring both your oral health and your full-body wellness.
If you’re curious about how sedation might support your experience, we’re here to listen, guide, and tailor an approach that feels right for you.
Did you know…
About 40% of Americans are affected by dental anxiety.
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The Benefits of Sedation
Smoother, More Efficient Care
By calming both mind and body, sedation allows you to remain still and relaxed — enabling your clinician to work with precision, focus, and efficiency. This often results in shorter, smoother procedures with fewer interruptions.
Enhanced Precision & Safety
Sedation minimizes involuntary reflexes such as gagging or muscle tension, allowing for greater access and control throughout treatment — supporting both comfort and clinical excellence.
Building Confidence for Future Care
A calm, comfortable experience can reshape your relationship with dental care, gradually replacing fear with trust and confidence — making future visits feel lighter, easier, and fully supported.
General Anesthesia
For select cases requiring full unconscious sedation, general anesthesia is administered under the care of a licensed anesthesiologist. This option allows for complete unawareness throughout the procedure and is typically reserved for extensive or highly complex treatments.
Oral Sedation
Oral sedation involves taking a prescribed medication prior to treatment to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. You remain awake but deeply calm, with diminished awareness of time and activity during the procedure. This option is ideal for those with moderate dental anxiety or shorter treatment sessions.
IV Sedation
Administered intravenously, IV sedation allows for precise control over the level of sedation throughout your procedure. You remain in a deeply relaxed, sleep-like state while still responsive to verbal cues. This option is ideal for longer treatments or for patients seeking a calm, dissociative experience with little memory of the procedure.
Nitrous Oxide
Nervous about treatment, but want to avoid being deeply sedated? With nitrous oxide, you’ll experience a floaty, worry-free feeling that won’t leave you with side effects. Right after treatment, you can drive yourself home and get back to your day-to-day routine.
The Sedation Treatment Process
Health & Treatment Evaluation
Before any sedation is administered, we conduct a comprehensive health and treatment evaluation. This includes a detailed review of your medical history, current health conditions, and any medications or supplements you may be taking. We also carefully assess your upcoming procedure to determine which sedation options are most appropriate for your specific needs.
Address Needs & Concerns
Before finalizing any sedation plan, we take time for a thoughtful conversation to fully understand your individual needs, preferences, and concerns. Together, we discuss your comfort thresholds, previous experiences, sensitivities, and any specific aspects of the procedure that may create anxiety or apprehension. Whether you prefer lighter relaxation or deeper sedation, this dialogue ensures that your care plan is not only clinically appropriate, but emotionally supportive.
Discuss Recommendations & Options
Once we've thoroughly reviewed your health history and personal preferences, we walk you through the sedation options best suited to your care. We explain how each method works, what sensations you may experience, recovery expectations, and any potential considerations specific to your health profile. Our goal is to ensure you feel fully informed, supported, and empowered to make a decision that aligns with both your comfort and your long-term wellness.
FaQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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