Sedation Dentistry in West Palm Beach, FL
Comfortable, Anxiety-Free Oral Surgery with Personalized Sedation Options
Oral Surgery with Personalized Sedation Options
If the idea of oral surgery makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons patients delay or avoid treatment, even when it’s necessary. That’s why at South Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we offer a full range of sedation dentistry options to help patients in West Palm Beach, Jupiter, and Palm Beach Gardens feel calm, relaxed, and confident about their care.
Whether you’re scheduled for wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, or jaw surgery, our board-certified oral surgeons will tailor your sedation plan to your needs and health history, ensuring your visit is as stress-free as possible.
Why Choose SFOMS for Sedation Dentistry?
- Board-certified oral surgeons trained in IV and general anesthesia
- Advanced monitoring technology and surgical safety protocols
- Custom sedation plans based on procedure type and patient preference
- Multiple surgical suites in our West Palm Beach office
- Trusted by referring dentists and orthodontists across Palm Beach County
Our goal is simple: to help you feel comfortable and supported throughout your oral surgery experience.
Types of Sedation Dentistry We Offer
At SFOMS, we offer multiple levels of sedation to match your comfort level and procedure complexity:
Local Anesthesia
Used for minor procedures, this numbs the surgical area while you remain fully awake. It’s often combined with light sedation for added relaxation.
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
Inhaled through a mask, nitrous oxide helps ease mild anxiety. You’ll remain conscious but feel calm and slightly detached from the procedure.
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Oral Sedation
Taken as a pill before surgery, this provides moderate sedation. You’ll remain responsive but may feel drowsy and remember little of the procedure.
IV Sedation
Delivered intravenously by your surgeon, IV sedation provides deeper relaxation. Many patients nap through the procedure and awaken with little memory of it.
General Anesthesia
Used for more complex procedures like corrective jaw surgery or full-arch All-on-4 dental implants, general anesthesia renders you fully unconscious. Monitoring is performed throughout the procedure in a surgical suite or hospital setting.
We’ll review your medical history, anxiety level, and treatment plan to determine the safest and most effective sedation method for you.
When Is Sedation Dentistry Recommended?
Sedation may be beneficial if you:
- Experience dental anxiety or surgical fear
- Have a low pain threshold or a strong gag reflex
- Need extensive oral surgery like implant placement or multiple tooth extractions
- Are you undergoing wisdom tooth removal or jaw correction?
- Have special healthcare needs or sensory sensitivity
We make sedation available for nearly all procedures, including those involving PRP therapy, bone grafting, and oral pathology treatment.
What to Expect with Sedation Dentistry
Step 1
Before Your Procedure
You’ll meet with our surgical team to review your sedation options. For IV or oral sedation, you’ll need to arrange transportation and follow fasting guidelines.
Step 2
During Your Procedure
Depending on the sedation type, you may remain conscious but deeply relaxed, or fully asleep. We monitor all vital signs and ensure your safety from start to finish.
Step 3
After Your Procedure
Recovery instructions vary depending on the type of sedation used. Most patients feel drowsy for several hours. You’ll be given post-operative instructions and full support from our team.
Proudly Serving West Palm Beach & Surrounding Areas
Our sedation dentistry services are available to patients across:
- West Palm Beach
- Jupiter
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Royal Palm Beach
- Wellington
- Loxahatchee Groves
- Northern Palm Beach County
Visit our West Palm Beach office at 1601 Belvedere Rd, Suite 100, or find your nearest SFOMS location to explore sedation options for your next procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
With moderate to deep sedation, most patients feel no pain and remember very little, if anything, about their procedure.
Yes. Our surgeons are trained in anesthesia delivery and monitoring. We conduct thorough evaluations beforehand to ensure safety.
It depends on the type used. Nitrous oxide wears off within minutes, while oral or IV sedation may take several hours.
No. For oral, IV, or general anesthesia, you’ll need someone to drive you home and stay with you as the sedation wears off.
Schedule Your Sedation Dentistry Consultation Today
Ready for a more relaxed, confident oral surgery experience? At South Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we’re here to help you feel at ease before, during, and after your procedure.
📍 1601 Belvedere Rd, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
📞 (561) 316-6593