New Jersey Sedation Dentistry / Dental Sedation - Dr. Champagne

As a highly experienced NJ cosmetic dentist, Dr. Richard Champagne understands that some patients may experience anxiety during their dental procedure. To help these patients receive the dental care they need, Dr. Champagne offers several sedation dentistry techniques.

Sedation dentistry allows patients to feel relaxed and comfortable during their dentistry procedure with a mild sedative. Patients can receive dental sedation treatments with any of their general or cosmetic dentistry procedures, making each visit to Dr. Champagne’s office pleasant and relaxing.

Dental Sedation with Dr. Champagne

Dr. Champagne offers four types of sedatives for his New Jersey sedation dentistry patients, including:

• Nitrous oxide
• Nitrous oxide with Valium
• Oral conscious sedation
• IV sedation

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide, often referred to as “laughing gas,” is a non-invasive sedative that causes patients to feel at ease, while remaining conscious. Many patients also claim they feel giddy or a sense of euphoria after inhaling the gas.

Nitrous Oxide with Valium

For more apprehensive patients, Dr. Champagne recommends nitrous oxide with Valium, an anti-anxiety medication. Patients are advised to take the Valium two hours before their appointment to help calm their nerves before the nitrous oxide is administered at his office.

Oral Conscious Sedation

Oral conscious sedation is typically reserved for patients who are moderately afraid of dental procedures. Before the procedure, patients are given an anti-anxiety pill that can be swallowed or dissolved under the tongue. Patients remain conscious and verbally responsive after given the sedative, but will have little memory of the procedure once complete. Many patients who struggle with low pain thresholds, severe gag reflexes or require an extensive amount of dental treatments in one visit often receive oral conscious sedation to enhance their comfort levels during the procedure.

IV Sedation

Dr. Champagne also offers intravenous sedation with anesthesiologist, Dr Grodon Barnes, for patients experiencing severe anxiety. With IV sedation, patients are given a general anesthesia and are carefully monitored throughout the procedure. Upon completion, patients will have no recollection of the procedure.

Receiving Sedation Dentistry with Dr. Champagne

Dr. Champagne practices the highest standards of safety when performing sedation dentistry techniques on his New Jersey dentistry patients. He and his team carefully monitor patients while they are on sedatives to ensure optimal levels of health throughout the procedure.

Because sedatives affect patients differently, Dr. Champagne strongly encourages patients to prepare a ride home after the procedure. He discourages patients from driving themselves home after taking the sedative, unless they have been given clearance by him under specific circumstances.

During the initial consultation, Dr. Champagne will explain the treatment to patients, as well as their sedation dentistry options. He will also give patients a detailed list of pre- and post-procedure instructions to ensure they achieve healthy results without complications.

Your Sedation Dentistry Procedure with Dr. Champagne

Nothing is more important to Dr. Champagne that achieving remarkable results through a safe, comfortable procedure. He and his NJ sedation dentistry team are dedicated to ensuring patients experience pleasant dental experiences, and tailor their sedation dentistry techniques to best fit patients’ needs. In some instances, patients can finance their sedation dentistry treatments through various financing options. To learn more about sedation dentistry with Dr. Champagne, please contact his office at 888-788-8615 to schedule a consultation.

• Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Bonding
  • Invisible Braces
  • Porcelain Crowns
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Tooth Colored Fillings
• Implant Dentistry
• Sedation Dentistry