Dr. Kiet Tran is certified by the California Dental Board to administer IV Conscious Sedation. In fact, he is also a certified Board Examiner for the State of California and commissioned to test other doctors wishing to obtain licensure for sedation. Dr. Tran is a long standing member of the American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists.
There are three basic levels of our sedation dentistry.
- Light sedation usually involves the use of nitrous oxide (a.k.a. laughing gas). You breathe this gas through a nose-piece in conjunction with a local anesthetic. This helps reduce anxiety and keeps you at ease during treatment. Since it's gas, sedation will wear off almost immediately; you will not need anyone to drive you back home. Many patients prefer nitrous because it allows them to feel relaxed.
- The second level is conscious sedation administered by mouth. This level is attained using oral tranquilizers either with or without laughing gas. This is a painless and comfortable way to receive your dentistry care. This level requires you to have someone else bring you to our dental office, then take you home.
- The third level of sedation is known as conscious sedation by IV and it's given to you intravenously. This method takes you into a much deeper level of sedation - together with increasing the nitrous oxide and/or the amount and strength of the other sedative drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
» Would I be a candidate for sedation dentistry?
You might be a candidate if you:
- are nervous and extra fearful about visiting a dentist
- are unable to handle the smells, sights and sounds of a dental office
- dislike getting a shot
- need a lot of treatment to fix extensive dental problems
- want to have your dental work finished as quick as possible
- have had trouble in the past getting numb
- have extremely sensitive teeth
- have a gag reflex that is uncontrollable
If this sounds a lot like yourself, contact our office for additional information about conscious sedation and how it can help make your dentistry experience a pleasant one.
» How safe is sedation dentistry?
It is entirely safe when your dental care is provided by a dentists such as Dr. Tran. Our dentist has had extensive training in sedation dentistry techniques.
» Am I going to feel any pain?
Absolutely not -- that's why sedation dentistry is an excellent option for those people who fear pain or those who require extensive dental procedures.
» How will you make certain that I'll be okay during treatment?
Our staff will continually monitor your body's vital signs during treatment, plus you are never left in the room alone. Either our dentist Dr. Tran, or one of his fully-trained assistants will remain with you constantly.
» Would I be unconscious during treatment?
No. You're only in a light-sleep, drowsy state. You'll be able to answer us should we ask you a question, though you won't be aware of what is happening -- and most likely you won't remember the experience afterwards.
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