CRAWFORD IMPLANT DENTISTRY
Sedation Options
Choose from oral sedation or laughing gas for a calm, stress-free dental experience.
Say Goodbye To Dental Fear!
- Relax with soothing sedation options
- Stay comfortable in our heated massage chairs
- Trust specialists with over 35 years of combined experience
5601 1st Avenue S
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Ease Your Nerves With Our Sedation Options in St. Petersburg
If you struggle with a fear of the dentist, you aren’t alone. Studies have shown that 36 percent of adults deal with some form of dental anxiety. At Implant Dentistry & Laser Periodontics, we don’t want you to stress over your appointment. That’s why we offer sedation options in St. Petersburg. Dental sedation can:
- Help you get through your procedures comfortably
- Allow you to remain still while we work
- Give you confidence about your appointment
- Remove the anxiety about any procedure
- Make it easier to have multiple procedures in a single visit
Call (727) 220-2265 for a consultation. We can’t wait to help you smile with confidence again!
Choose Sedation to Enjoy Stress-Free Dental Care
When you visit us for treatment, we want you to feel comfortable throughout your appointment. Drs. Bruce and Garrett Crawford have over 35 years of combined experience helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. He uses a consultative approach. He takes time to get to know you and offer personalized treatment based on what’s right for you. Countless patients have told us about their outstanding time with our team. We want you to have the same feeling, too!
In addition to cozy amenities and modern technology to ease your anxiety, we have sedation available. You can choose from:
- Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide) – This gentle sedative has been used for centuries. It will give you a gentle sense of calm and take the edge off your anxiety. The results fade as soon as your appointment is over, so you have no lingering effects.
- Oral Sedation – If you have more severe anxiety, we can give you a prescription for an oral sedative. You’ll take the small pill before you arrive, so you are in a relaxed state of mind for your appointment. You’ll remain groggy for several hours, so you will need a ride home.
- IV Sedation – For patients with significant dental anxiety or those undergoing more complex procedures, IV sedation offers a deeper level of relaxation. The medication is administered through a small IV, allowing us to precisely monitor and adjust your level of sedation throughout your treatment. While you'll remain able to respond to instructions, most patients remember very little of the procedure. Because the effects take time to wear off, you'll need a responsible adult to drive you home after your appointment.
To learn more about sedation options in St. Petersburg or to make an appointment, call (727) 220-2265. You can also schedule online.
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Dr. Crawford provided exceptional and compassionate service by helping me fix my left front tooth, which is an implant that fell out. Dr. Crawford came to the office during a holiday weekend to bring healing. They were warm, kind, and I felt as if I were a family member. I definitely recommend Dr. Crawford's office to anyone looking for a highly skilled and empathetic specialty dentist.
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