Local Anesthesia

With this option Lidocaine (Novocain) is used to numb the teeth and the gums. With this option you are awake. In most cases this is adequate to keep you comfortable. You will experience pressure and sounds but in most cases you will be comfortable.

Nitrous Oxide and Local Anesthesia

Nitrous Oxide or laughing gas is a gas that you breathe through a small mask on your nose. This will relax you and take away some of the anxiety. This will not put you to sleep. Local anesthesia is used as well to insure that the gums and teeth are numb.

I.V. Sedation

With this option an I.V. is placed in the arm, hand or wrist. Through this I.V. medications are administered, that will sedate you.  You will be relaxed enough that you will not remember most of the appointment. The time will pass quickly and you will recover quickly. In most cases this is adequate for most oral surgery procedures.