Sedation dentistry makes it possible to combine procedures into a single, longer appointment — often eliminating the need for multiple visits.
If you’re like many people, the thought of spending hours in the dental chair — or worse, needing multiple visits just to complete treatment — can be exhausting. Whether it’s due to dental anxiety, a busy schedule, or simply not wanting to stretch out procedures over weeks, there’s a better way: sedation dentistry.
At The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis, we specialize in sedation and sleep dentistry, allowing patients to complete more dental work in fewer visits, comfortably and safely.
Why Do Traditional Treatments Often Take Multiple Visits?
Many general dental practices break treatments into multiple appointments. For example:
- Complex restorations: like crowns, bridges, or multiple fillings.
- Extensive cleanings: for patients with gum disease or who haven’t had regular care.
- Oral surgeries: such as extractions or dental implants that are staged out.
For patients who feel nervous, these repeated visits can feel overwhelming. Even people without dental fear often struggle to fit several appointments into their busy lives.
How Sedation Dentistry Changes Everything
Sedation dentistry enables the combination of procedures into a single, extended appointment — often eliminating the need for multiple visits.
At our practice, we offer several advanced sedation options, including:
✅ IV sedation: Deeper relaxation that allows complex or lengthy procedures to be completed in one session.
✅ General anesthesia: For patients with severe anxiety, special needs, or extensive dental needs, allowing them to be completely asleep during treatment.
✅ Oral conscious sedation & nitrous oxide: For mild to moderate anxiety, helping you feel calm and comfortable.
This means we can complete multiple fillings, crowns, extractions, or even full-mouth rehabilitation in one visit. You wake up with your dental work done — and fewer appointments on your calendar.
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Benefits Beyond Comfort
- Save time: Reduce time off work or school and minimize planning for transportation or childcare.
- Lower stress: Fewer trips to the dentist mean less anticipatory anxiety.
- Better outcomes: Doing more in one visit helps maintain consistent treatment, avoiding delays that can worsen dental problems.
- Ideal for special needs patients: Those with sensory challenges or difficulty cooperating for extended care often benefit from completing more work in a single visit under sedation.
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Is Sedation Dentistry Right for You?
If you’ve been putting off dental work because it feels like too many appointments — or if you’re worried about sitting through lengthy procedures — sedation dentistry might be the perfect solution.
At The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis, we’re uniquely equipped to provide advanced sedation options not typically available in general dental offices. Our team has extensive experience treating patients with dental phobia, special needs, or complex dental requirements.
Contact The Dental Anesthesia Center Today
If you need a dentist specializing in comfortable, sedation-based care, contact The Dental Anesthesia Center for expert, compassionate support.