Comfort & Sedation

A smile that weathers every tide — Sedation Options

From a light dose of calm to being fully asleep for your entire procedure, we offer a full range of sedation options — including general anesthesia administered by board-certified anesthesiologists, right in our office.

Board-Certified Anesthesiologists

General anesthesia is administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist, not delegated to office staff.

Fully Monitored

Continuous monitoring of your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels throughout the procedure.

A Sedation Level for Everyone

From Laughing Gas to IV sedation to full general anesthesia — matched to your procedure and your comfort.

One Seamless Visit

Sedation is coordinated with your implant or All-on-X treatment so you wake up with the hard part behind you.

Sedation dentistry for a comfortable dental implant treatment
Who it's for

Who sedation is for

Many patients considering implants or full-arch (All-on-X) treatment want more than a numb mouth — some feel anxious about dental visits, some have a strong gag reflex, some are having several implants placed in one sitting, and some would simply rather not be aware of the procedure at all. Whatever the reason, we have a sedation option built for it.

Your options

Choosing your level of sedation

Laughing Gas

A light, fast-acting sedation breathed in through a small mask. It takes the edge off anxiety while you stay awake and responsive, and it wears off within minutes of your visit ending — so you can drive yourself home.

Oral Conscious Sedation

A prescribed sedative taken before your appointment leaves you deeply relaxed, and often with little memory of the procedure afterward, while you remain able to breathe and respond on your own. A driver is required.

IV Sedation

Sedative medication delivered directly through an IV line brings on a deeper, more consistent state of relaxation than oral sedation, with effects that can be adjusted throughout the procedure. Most patients recall little to nothing of their treatment.

General Anesthesia

For patients who want to be fully asleep and unaware for the entire procedure, we offer true general anesthesia — administered on-site by a board-certified anesthesiologist. This is often the preferred option for full-arch (All-on-X) treatment, where several implants are placed in a single, longer visit.

Anesthesiologist providing general anesthesia for dental implant treatment
Why it matters

Why we bring in a board-certified anesthesiologist

General anesthesia is a different level of care than in-office sedation administered by the treating dentist, which is why we partner with board-certified anesthesiologists to administer it. An anesthesiologist's sole focus during your procedure is your anesthesia and your vitals — continuously monitoring your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels — while Dr. Duke focuses entirely on your implants. It's a second set of expert eyes dedicated only to your safety and comfort.

Patient preparing for dental implant treatment with sedation
What to expect

What to expect

Before treatment, you'll review your health history with our team to determine which sedation options are appropriate for you. If general anesthesia is recommended, the anesthesiologist will go over your medical history and answer your questions directly. On the day of your procedure, you'll be monitored throughout by the anesthesiologist while Dr. Duke completes your implant or All-on-X treatment — and you'll need a driver to take you home afterward, since you won't be clear to drive yourself.

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Not sure which sedation option is right for you?

Let's talk it through — your consultation is free.

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