Pain Control and Anxiety Management - Sedation Dentistry

As a periodontist, I understand that sitting in a dental chair isn't always the most relaxing environment. Quite often, a patient's fear of the unknown or the anxiety over an upcoming procedure can lead to undue stress.

For this reason, we will tailor pain control, anesthesia, and sedation methods to achieve an optimum comfort level for each patient.

Local Anesthesia
Because of our extraordinary gentle care most patients elect to be treated just with local anesthesia. We use very gentle injection techniques to achieve profound anesthesia. We will ensure that you are completely numbed before we start any procedure.

Oral Sedation
In addition to local anesthesia, you may prefer to be lightly sedated for your procedure. Often we will prescribe oral sedatives to our patients that are taken before the appointment. With this medication, most patients are relaxed sufficiently to fall asleep during the treatment.

Conscious IV Sedation
For the more difficult procedures or for patients that experience significant anxiety during their dental visits we recommend IV conscious sedation. This procedure is performed by an experienced anesthesiologist who comes to our office.

Medications specific for the patient's needs are used during this procedure, to relax the patient through out the procedure. This type of sedation has a very safe track record and is also a great option for patients on a busy schedule who wish to perform a number of procedures in one setting.

Pain Management
Pain management is a main focus of our practice. We perform a number of very specific procedures to ensure total comfort before, during, and after patient care.
These procedures include hypnosis, gentle and effective local anesthesia, gentle surgical techniques, micro-surgery and effective pain relievers dispensed after your care. As a testament to our level of care and dedication to comfort, most of our patients report experiencing only minimal discomfort following procedures.

Post-Operative Care
If you are a patient that has recently undergone a periodontal procedure, be sure to follow our instructions for proper post-procedure care. If you'd like to access a quick reminder, please click here for post-procedure care instructions.

Our goal at Beverly Hills Periodontics is to provide all of our patients with a relaxed and comfortable setting for their care. Our experience has shown that when our patients are relaxed, they do much better during and after their treatment.

If you are experiencing pain, please do not hesitate to contact our offices by calling 310-553-2940. The office is covered 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.  If it is after hours, try following our post-procedure care instructions before contacting the doctor on call.

For more information on available periodontal procedures or to set up an appointment, please contact us for a consultation. We offer sedation dentistry to patients in Los Angeles, West Hollywood, and Santa Monica.