Sedation Dentistry

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Oral sedation dentistry is now the most common technique used in the United States and Canada to quell patient fears. While sedation dentistry has occasionally been called "sleep dentistry", it is not something that is promised. A stronger form of conscious sedation dentistry is IV sedation dentistry.

Our Experience

In 2000, we became one of the first dental homes in Boynton Beach, FL to offer sedation dentistry to our patients. Together we have performed sedation dentistry on thousands of patients who wanted to have a more pleasant experience at the dentist's office and we continue to make it a priority to this day. If you are a patient who experiences anxiety about visiting the dentist, or you just can't seem to find the time for multiple appointments, choose comfortable sedation dentistry.

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

One of the major benefits of sedation dentistry is that people often feel like their dental procedure lasts only a few minutes, when in fact it might have taken hours to perform. When they sit in a dental chair since it alleviates their fears and relaxes them before they enter the room, Sedation dentistry is perfect for patients who experience anxiety or fear. Also, as a result of removing the anxiety tied to the dentist's office, sedation dentistry patients are less likely to neglect their oral health or allow oral health problems to build to the point when drastic dental treatments become necessary.

Another great advantage of sedation dentistry is that it saves you time! Complex dental procedures such as smile makeovers or extensive rebuilding procedures that normally require multiple visits can now be performed in one or two appointments. If you are reluctant to change the appearance of your smile because you don't have the time to make multiple trips to the dentist, sedation dentistry is your answer - all while making you feel comfortable during the treatment process.

Why Us?

Karen Glerum DDS was one of the first dental homes to incorporate sedation dentistry, starting in 2000. The Karen Glerum DDS dentists and team members are specially trained to administer sedation dentistry to our patients in four different ways-- nitrous oxide, blue pill, IV, and general anesthesia.

Did you know that nearly 30% of Americans are afraid of the dentist? That's millions and millions of people who avoid dental care at all costs, even when they are in pain or discomfort.

Want to know a secret? Dentistry does not have to be scary or painful. Going to your local Boynton Beach dentist can be a relaxing experience through sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry allows us to offer safe, effective, and comfortable treatments to all of our patients - especially those who are anxious and fearful.

While sedation dentistry has occasionally been called "sleep dentistry", it is not something that is promised. A stronger form of conscious sedation dentistry is IV sedation dentistry. Together we have performed sedation dentistry on thousands of patients who wanted to have a more pleasant experience at the dentist's office and we continue to make it a priority to this day. If you are a patient who experiences anxiety about visiting the dentist, or you just can't seem to find the time for multiple appointments, choose comfortable sedation dentistry. As a result of removing the anxiety tied to the dentist's office, sedation dentistry patients are less likely to neglect their oral health or allow oral health problems to build to the point when drastic dental treatments become necessary.