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1133 SE 122nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233

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  • Monday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00AM to 2:00PM
  • Thursday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Friday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Saturday: By Appointment Only
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    • Home
    • About
      • About Our Practice
      • Privacy Policy
    • Patient Information
    • Services
      • View all Services
      • Dental Bonding
      • Dental Checkup
      • Dental Cleaning and Examinations
      • Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges
      • Dental Implants
      • Dental Veneers and Dental Laminates
      • Dentures and Partial Dentures
      • Emergency Dentist
      • Invisalign Dentist
      • Kid Friendly Dentist
      • Laser Dentistry
      • Lumineers
      • Oral Surgery
      • Pediatric Dentist
      • Periodontics
      • Prosthodontist
      • Root Canal Treatment
      • Sedation Dentist
      • Smile Makeover
      • Snap-On Smile
      • Teeth Whitening
    • Patient Education
      • Blog
      • Alternative to Braces for Teens
      • Dental Anxiety
      • Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
      • Do I Need a Root Canal?
      • I Think My Gums Are Receding
      • Improve Your Smile for Senior Pictures
      • Options For Replacing Missing Teeth
      • Oral Cancer Screening
      • Oral Hygiene Basics
      • Post-Op Care for Dental Implants
      • Preventative Dental Care
      • The Dental Implant Procedure
      • What Can I Do to Improve My Smile?
      • What Do I Do If I Damage My Dentures?
      • What Should I Do If I Chip My Tooth?
      • When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
      • Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
      • Which is Better Invisalign or Braces?
      • Will I Need a Bone Graft for Dental Implants?
      • Wisdom Teeth Extraction
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Portland Sedation Dentist

Sedation Dentist Portland, OR

Sedation Dentist

If you need to have dental work completed, we recommend visiting a sedation dentist. At Dental Health Associates, PC, we offer sedation dentistry for patients living in and around the Portland area. We understand that for millions of adults, visiting the dentist can be an overwhelming or frightening experience due to dental anxiety. This common condition typically starts by a negative experience or becoming fearful of the general idea of dentistry. While common, you do not have to be concerned about visiting our dentist office because we can ensure your comfort the entire time.

When you schedule an appointment with Marc Bianco, let us know if you have dental anxiety so that we can prepare for your visit accordingly. For many people, the actual procedure is not uncomfortable but it is the anxiety and worry that causes angst. With this in mind, we often prescribe an oral sedative or laughing gas that can be administered prior to the appointment to help a person relax. While this is not a pain killer, it eases the fear and relaxes the body so that you can remain peaceful while having teeth cleaned, or dental work performed. While the dosage is different, laughing gas can be used on both children and adults so that all of our Portland patients can remain comfortable.

Types of Sedation Dentistry
There are various levels and types of sedation. During your consultation Marc Bianco will discuss the recommended procedure with you along with any anxieties you may have. At that time, a recommendation will be made for the type of sedation you may want to consider. The ultimate decision is up to you based on how you believe you will handle the procedure. In many cases, our OR patients simply need to relax and prefer to use laughing gas in order to do so. It is quick, effective, and wears off when the procedure is finished without impairing any other bodily functions. Some patients use this to relax when getting their teeth cleaned since there is no actual pain associated with the treatment.

When a cavity is being treated or other minor dental work performed, patients throughout the 97233 area often prefer to use a combination of laughing gas and localized pain medication. After numbing the surface of the gums, we can inject pain medication that numbs the area that is being worked on. As a sedation dentist, this is an effective tool for us to prevent and eliminate any discomfort. We can administer as much medication as is necessary throughout the course of the treatment, and only that specific area will remain numb. The benefit of this type of sedation is how localized it is. For example, if a cavity is being treated on one side of the mouth, the other side will remain fully functional. This way you can eat immediately after the treatment while the numbing effect wears off the other side.

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Getting Started
If you live in the 97233 area and are interested in visiting a sedation dentist, call (503) 862-3270 to schedule your appointment. At Dental Health Associates, PC, we will take the time to get to know you and understand what all of your concerns are prior to making a formal recommendation as to the type of sedation dentistry that you should consider. We will also need to know if you have any other health issues, risks, or are allergic to anything. Typically, if you have responded well to pain medication or sedation in other medical treatments, you will do well with sedation dentistry and not experience any negative side effects. Still, if you have questions or concerns be sure to discuss them with Marc Bianco. With any type of dental work, it is important to be well informed and make a decision that you feel is best for your health and your goals. As such, we want you to be an informed and educated patient. Thanks to modern technology, if you are afraid of having dental work done or visiting the dentist in general, you no longer have to be. As a sedation dentist, we can ensure that your experience is a positive one. Call 503-862-3270 for more information or to get started.


Helpful Related Links

  • American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terms. 2015
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2015
  • WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2015

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Definition of Sedation Terminology

Gentle Dentistry
Process that may include a variety of methods to address patient anxieties, i.e. sedation, lasers, talk-throughs, etc.
Oral Sedation
The administration of oral pharmaceuticals or nitrous gas to relax the patient.
Sedation
Process by which the patient is more relaxed via the administration of pharmaceuticals or recommended home remedies.
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