Sedation Dentistry

Our team at Erwin T. Su, DDS Pediatric Dentistry in North Canton is committed to helping children feel comfortable and relaxed in the dentist’s chair. We are proud to offer options to help relieve any dental anxiety or discomfort when possible, such as sedation options. 

When it comes to our sedation dentistry options, there are a few different levels and types available. Dr. Erwin Su will discuss your child’s options with you at their next appointment to figure out the best choice.

Conscious Sedation

Dr. Su is well trained and has over 20 years of experience with conscious sedation. Using this technique, the child is given a mild oral sedative in a pleasant-tasting drink. This produces a relaxing effect for the child so that the necessary dental treatment can be completed. In most cases, the dental treatment can be completed in one visit.

Dr. Su also offers general anesthesia for his patients. However, this often requires treatment in an outpatient surgery center or in a hospital operating room and can be very, very expensive. Dr. Su rarely recommends this and usually only in the most extreme cases, but it is available if desired.

If your child unfortunately needs an extensive amount of dental treatment and you were advised to complete the treatment under general anesthesia, please feel free to contact Dr. Su’s office if you would like a second opinion.

The state of Ohio requires that dentists who perform sedation procedures on children have a special license to do so. Dr. Su has met or exceeded all of these requirements even before they were enacted. The safety and health of our young patients are of the utmost importance in our office.

Is Sedation Dentistry Safe for My Child?

At Erwin T. Su, DDS Pediatric Dentistry, your child’s safety is always our top priority. Sedation and other forms of anesthesia are considered safe for use and have been used for several years in the dental field. 

Both you and your child can feel confident knowing that our team is highly trained and experienced in administering certain levels of sedation with your safety and comfort in mind. For your safety and health, we ask that you disclose any current medications or medical issues your child may have prior to the use of sedation dentistry.

Looking for Sedation Dentistry in North Canton and the Surrounding Canton–Massillon metropolitan area area?

Our team is well-versed in helping children feel comfortable and confident from the moment they walk into our office to the moment they leave. 

We are happy to help you learn more about sedation options for children and their unique dental needs–please contact our team at (330) 494-1993 if you have any additional questions or concerns!