At Beechwood Dental, we understand that dental anxiety can prevent many patients from receiving the care they need. That’s why we’re proud to offer comprehensive sedation dentistry services designed to make your dental experience comfortable, relaxing, and stress-free. Dr. Xuanyi Li provides sedation dentistry treatments in Clarksville, IN, as a general dentistry service.
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. Often called “sleep dentistry,” these techniques allow patients to remain awake but deeply relaxed throughout their treatment. For those with dental phobias, sensitive teeth, a strong gag reflex, or those undergoing extensive dental work, sedation provides a solution that transforms the dental experience.
Our Sedation Options
If you or your child has special needs, a dental phobia, or dental anxiety, we can help. Dr. Li offers several levels of sedation to meet your individual needs and comfort level:
- Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) – This mild form of sedation is delivered through a small mask placed over your nose. The gas helps you relax while remaining fully conscious. Effects wear off quickly after treatment, allowing you to drive yourself home and resume normal activities immediately.
- Oral Conscious Sedation – For moderate anxiety, Dr. Li may prescribe an oral medication to be taken before your appointment. This creates a deeper state of relaxation while still allowing you to respond to verbal cues. You’ll need someone to drive you to and from your appointment, as the effects take time to fully wear off.
- IV Sedation – For patients with severe anxiety or those undergoing complex procedures, we offer intravenous sedation. This controlled sedation is administered directly into the bloodstream, creating a deep state of relaxation and often producing limited memory of the procedure. Our team carefully monitors your vital signs throughout treatment to ensure your safety and comfort.
Who Benefits from Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry has helped countless patients receive the necessary dental care they might otherwise avoid. You might consider sedation dentistry if you:
- Experience moderate to severe dental anxiety
- Have had traumatic dental experiences in the past
- Find it difficult to sit still for extended periods
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
- Need extensive dental work completed
- Have sensitive teeth or difficulty getting numb with local anesthetic alone
- Have physical limitations that make dental visits uncomfortable
Sedation Dentistry at Beechwood Dental
When you choose sedation dentistry with Dr. Li, your comfort begins well before your appointment. We’ll carefully review your medical history and current medications to select the most appropriate sedation method for you. For your appointment day, we provide clear pre-procedure instructions based on your sedation type. With oral or IV sedation, you’ll need a responsible adult to accompany you.
During treatment, our experienced team continuously monitors your vital signs while Dr. Li performs your dental work. Many patients report feeling as though they were “sleeping” through their appointment, with little to no memory of the procedures afterward.
Recovery varies by sedation type. With nitrous oxide, you’ll be able to drive and resume normal activities almost immediately. Oral and IV sedation require more recovery time, and you should plan to rest for the remainder of the day.
Our Commitment to Safety
Your safety is our highest priority. Dr. Li and our team have received specialized training in sedation techniques and emergency management. We use state-of-the-art monitoring equipment during all sedation procedures and follow strict protocols to ensure your well-being throughout your visit.
Transform Your Dental Experience
Dental anxiety shouldn’t stand between you and a healthy smile. With sedation dentistry at Dr. Xuanyi Li’s practice, you can receive the dental care you need in comfort and without stress.
Whether you need a routine cleaning or more complex restorative work, our sedation options can make your experience positive and comfortable. Many of our patients who once avoided the dentist now maintain regular care thanks to the benefits of sedation dentistry.
Take the first step toward stress-free dental care by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Li. During this visit, we’ll discuss your concerns, review your dental and medical history, and determine which type of sedation is right for you.
Contact our Clarksville office today at (812) 506-2294 to learn more about how sedation can transform your dental experience. Your comfort is our priority, and we look forward to helping you achieve optimal dental health without anxiety or fear.