Sedation Dentistry

McKinney, Texas

Our Services

Imagine rebuilding your smile without dealing with stress or anxiety. At Dental Plus Specialists, we understand how many of our patients dread getting the dental care they need. We are pleased to offer sedation dentistry options to help our most fearful patients relax in the dentist’s chair. If you suffer from dental anxiety, call today to find out more about our sedation dentistry services in McKinney, TX.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Otherwise known as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is a safe and mild sedative that takes the edge out of dental treatments. You’ll inhale nitrous oxide and oxygen through a mask that fits over your nose. The calming effects of the gas appear almost immediately, leaving you feeling relaxed.

Nitrous oxide can be an excellent solution for patients with mild to moderate anxiety during dental visits. The effects of the sedative wear off as soon as we remove the mask, so you can safely drive yourself home and resume your daily activities without interruption. Dr. Echeto is certified in nitrous oxide sedation, delivering the highest standards of safety and care.

Intravenous (IV) Sedation

We are proud to offer IV sedation, which involves administering anti-anxiety medication directly into your bloodstream through an IV. It allows for a deeper level of sedation, which is ideal for extensive procedures and patients with higher anxiety levels. You’ll be awake during treatment but will feel calm and relaxed. Most patients have little to no memory of the procedure, reducing future dental anxieties.

Dr. Echeto is certified in administering IV sedation, ensuring the highest standards of safety. For patients requiring extensive care or more complex dental rehabilitations, a highly trained anesthesiologist will administer the IV sedation and monitor you throughout treatment to allow Dr. Echeto to focus on rebuilding your smile. The sedative will take some time to wear off, so make sure to have a trusted friend or family member drive you home and stay with you as you recover.

What Are the Benefits of Sedation Dentistry?

Here is a look at some of the benefits of sedation dentistry:

Enhancing Patient Experience: By alleviating anxiety and minimizing discomfort, sedation dentistry can transform potentially stressful dental visits into more pleasant ones. That helps build positive associations with the dentist, making it more likely to seek future dental care.
Reducing Anxiety and Discomfort: Dental sedation helps our patients relax, ensuring a positive experience. It is especially beneficial for patients with dental phobia, those with sensitive teeth, or individuals who have trouble sitting still for long periods.
More Treatments Completed: Sedation dentistry allows our skilled and experienced prosthodontist to perform multiple procedures in one appointment. This will help you achieve the smile of your dreams in fewer dental appointments.
High Safety Record: Nitrous oxide and IV sedation have a high safety record. Our experienced team will monitor your vital signs and comfort throughout every treatment, ensuring your safety and well-being.

Why Choose a Prosthodontist to Care for Your Smile?

Choosing a prosthodontist to rebuild damaged, failing, or missing teeth means selecting a dental specialist who goes "beyond your smile." Prosthodontists are uniquely qualified to restore and enhance the health, beauty, and function of your teeth with skill and expertise. The term “Prostho” means replacement, and “dontist” means dealing with teeth. Essentially, prosthodontists are THE recognized experts when anything needs to be restored or replaced in your mouth. They receive a certification after completing an additional three years of postdoctoral training in the restoration and replacement of teeth through a university-based program accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA).

Dr. Echeto, our acclaimed board-certified prosthodontist, brings a wealth of experience, skill, and expertise to Dental Plus Specialists, combining clinical precision with honest, compassionate care. With an 18-year tenure as a faculty member at the University of Florida, Dr. Echeto's background in educating aspiring dentists has kept her at the forefront of innovative dental technologies and techniques, offering her patients the highest quality care and the most conservative smile solutions.