Sedation Dentistry in Northern Kentucky
We want all children to have a positive dental experience—this way, they will understand the importance of visiting the dentist and taking care of their teeth. We focus on oral health education to best help your child develop a lifetime of healthy smile habits.
Although we strive to be a preventative-based practice, we understand that there are times when other dental treatment may be needed—sometimes extensive dental work. In these cases, sedation may be recommended.
Every child is unique, and sedation recommendations will differ based on the child’s dental needs, age, medical history, or behavior.
Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry is beloved by our many dentistry patients for a variety of reasons:
Laughing Gas
Laughing gas is a common and effective dental sedation option that allows your child to stay awake but also relax during their visit. Laughing gas helps relieve children of their dental anxieties and fear of the dentist while allowing our specialists to tend to their dental needs. Laughing gas is completely safe for children and the effects wear off very quickly.
“I grew up with a severe fear of the dentist. I knew I didn’t want my children to go through the same thing. I found Dr. Soper 7 years ago when my oldest was 2. All of my children ages 9, 4, 2 and 1 are seen at this office. I can’t express how incredible the team is making sure that there is no fear involved. My children get so excited to see the dentist, it makes the experience stress-free. The office is always an amazing atmosphere, and I’ll never stop recommending them!”
– Lydia G.
General Anesthesia
On certain occasions, mild sedation methods may not be enough. The good news is, there is another option: Dental treatment can be provided while your child is given a general anesthetic by a physician (anesthesiologist). General anesthesia is often appropriate for children who are extremely apprehensive, or if the child requires extensive dental work.
Treatment is either performed in a hospital operating room or in our practice with an anesthesia team on site. Your child is completely asleep for this procedure.
Why Choose Pediatric Dental Center
Convenience
Pediatric Dental Center has multiple locations for your convenience. At any location, you will discover a wide range of services to suit all of your child’s needs. We are your trusted one-stop shop for dentistry! Whatever treatment is needed, you can rest assured that your child will be treated with respect and care.
Quality
Our pediatric dentists are both experienced and board-certified. They have specialized training so that they understand your child’s needs for comfort and deliver optimal results for your child. Our practice is completely mercury-free. We only do composite fillings and stainless steel crowns. Our materials lend themselves to better results while keeping your child safe.
Fun
We pride ourselves on our fun environment! Kids like coming into our office. There are things for them to look at and activities to do. They have entertainment options and various amenities to keep them comfortable and distracted from any anxiety. We believe in education, and we know how to make it fun. We speak in simple terms to encourage your child to brush and floss correctly at home.
Schedule a Sedation Dentistry Appointment in Northern Kentucky
As pediatric dentists, our doctors have additional training and are licensed and qualified to treat your child while sedated.
Please do not hesitate to ask us about the various options for sedation and how it may apply to your child’s individual situation. We want to help you and your child have the best experience possible. For questions about sedation dentistry for children or to schedule an appointment, simply call, text, or contact us using the form on this page.
We have convenient office locations in Burlington and Cold Spring Kentucky. We also proudly provide dentistry for children to patients from all over the Northern Kentucky area, including the communities of Florence, Hebron, Covington, Erlanger, Independence, Fort Thomas, KY, and Lawrenceburg, IN.
