Hawkins Family Dentistry - Midlothian

Minimal Sedation in Midlothian

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Anesthetic and minimal sedation options are available to prevent you from feeling pain and discomfort during your dental procedure. There are several methods available and several may be combined to give you complete coverage. The type of sedation used will depend on your personalized treatment plan, your personal needs and the expert opinion of your dentist or specialist.

Types of Sedation

The different kinds of sedation available can be summed up into three major groups. We can temporarily numb the small area receiving the work, You can be sedated so you are still awake but completely relaxed, or you can sleep through your procedure with general anesthesia. Here’s some more information about each group:

Local Freezing

Everyone is familiar with this reliable standard. We patiently numb the area and then carefully inject a local anesthetic to put a small area of your mouth to sleep. You may feel pressure but will not feel pain.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is administered through an IV, inducing light to moderate sedation, so you will be completely conscious but totally relaxed. This method of sedation is often used along with local freezing.

The benefits of dental sedation

Minimal sedation is a useful option that helps us serve patients from all walks of life with many different challenges to overcome. Some of the benefits of sedation dentistry are as follows:

Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Sometimes the fear and worry can feel worse than the treatment itself. Dental anxiety shouldn’t stand between you and the dental treatment you need. If you have mild or extreme dental anxiety or fear is keeping you from seeking dental treatment, please speak up! We can help.

Make Time Fly By

For long procedures that leave you sitting in the chair with your mouth wide open for a long time, sedation will keep you relaxed and comfortable. Your procedure will be over before you know it. If you require IV sedation, it will feel like an instant has passed.

Tailored for Your Personal Needs

Do you have a sensitive gag reflex? Chronic restlessness or restless leg syndrome? Does local freezing just not work for you? Nitrous oxide sedation is helpful in many different cases, ensuring that treatment is available to everyone.

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Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rest assured that we talk to each and every one of our patients to understand their medical history to decide if sedation dentistry is the right option for you.

Sedation will make you feel drowsy and relaxed pretty quickly. Some people report feeling a mild tingly sensation. You may also experience mild amnesia afterward and may not remember anything from the procedure.

When sedation is involved we always stress the importance of having a friend or family member drive you home and keep you company. It’s important to let the sedation wear off completely and give your body a rest before returning to your regular routine.

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    I love the Hawkins Family Dentistry office. From the arriving to leaving the office everyone is friendly, caring and concerned about your comfort while there. Since I moved to Virginia 8 years ago, I have tried several dentist office and was not pleased with them. Since a recommendation to try Hawkins Family Dentistry office. I've been very well pleased. . I highly recommend this office.
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    Brenda Mills
    1 month ago
    Everyone at Hawkins are wonderful. Very friendly and knowledgeable in what they do. They have the latest technology for working on your teeth that makes it more pleasant to have things done. Very pleased with this group.
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    Sheryl Lilli
    1 month ago
    Dr Hawkins is amazing!!! He made such a scary experience so wonderful. He redid my front teeth and I can finally smile confidently again!!! I’ve been so nervous to do this for so long bc my daughter is a dentist and she told me how important it is to have the right dentist do this job and how important it was to have the right lab (still have no idea what she was talking about) but Dr Hawkins was so accommodating and wonderful and I’m so happy with the whole experience!! I’m forever grateful for him and the whole team! I actually worked with Dr Neidert for my routine care and she has been phenomenal as well. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this office thank you guys so much for everything!! If anyone reading this is looking to upgrade your smile, they will not let you down!! Thank you Dr Hawkins and Dr Neidert!!!!
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    Christina Tsai
    1 month ago
    Dr Hawkins made my (yesterday) visit very pleasant! No wait time! The staff was sweet and efficient, answered my questions promptly! My husband changed his dentist to Dr Hawkins from my referral. I hope to bring the rest of my family in, + my friends! Thank you Dr Hawkins,
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    Art Stephens
    2 weeks ago
    Laura is an awesome tech. She does a great job and cares about the patients comfort. I personally have no dental office fears but my wife does and their office has put all those fears to rest.
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    I love the Hawkins Family Dentistry office. From the arriving to leaving the office everyone is friendly, caring and concerned about your comfort while there. Since I moved to Virginia 8 years ago, I have tried several dentist office and was not pleased with them. Since a recommendation to try Hawkins Family Dentistry office. I've been very well pleased. . I highly recommend this office.
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    Brenda Mills
    1 month ago
    Everyone at Hawkins are wonderful. Very friendly and knowledgeable in what they do. They have the latest technology for working on your teeth that makes it more pleasant to have things done. Very pleased with this group.
    More
    Sheryl Lilli
    1 month ago
    Dr Hawkins is amazing!!! He made such a scary experience so wonderful. He redid my front teeth and I can finally smile confidently again!!! I’ve been so nervous to do this for so long bc my daughter is a dentist and she told me how important it is to have the right dentist do this job and how important it was to have the right lab (still have no idea what she was talking about) but Dr Hawkins was so accommodating and wonderful and I’m so happy with the whole experience!! I’m forever grateful for him and the whole team! I actually worked with Dr Neidert for my routine care and she has been phenomenal as well. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this office thank you guys so much for everything!! If anyone reading this is looking to upgrade your smile, they will not let you down!! Thank you Dr Hawkins and Dr Neidert!!!!
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    Christina Tsai
    1 month ago
    Dr Hawkins made my (yesterday) visit very pleasant! No wait time! The staff was sweet and efficient, answered my questions promptly! My husband changed his dentist to Dr Hawkins from my referral. I hope to bring the rest of my family in, + my friends! Thank you Dr Hawkins,
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    Art Stephens
    2 weeks ago
    Laura is an awesome tech. She does a great job and cares about the patients comfort. I personally have no dental office fears but my wife does and their office has put all those fears to rest.
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